Head of Site Services and SHE

Burgess Hill, UK

Permanent | Senior Leadership Role

Your new company

Join a global, patient-focused organisation at the forefront of innovation, where people are at the heart of everything they do. This is an opportunity to work in a business driven by purpose, collaboration, and excellence, where every decision is guided by improving outcomes and experiences.

Your new role

As Head of Site Services & SHE, you will play a pivotal leadership role in shaping and delivering the strategy across facilities, sustainability, and Safety, Health & Environment (SHE). You will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the site while ensuring a safe, compliant, and future-ready workplace.

Key responsibilities include

• Strategic leadership - Define and deliver site services and workplace strategy aligned to both local and global objectives
• Compliance & governance - Ensure adherence to SHE regulations and maintain ISO standards (14001 & 45001), alongside robust business continuity and emergency planning
• Operations & maintenance - Oversee site infrastructure, including maintenance strategy, life cycle asset management, and performance KPIs
• Team leadership - Develop and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder engagement - Build strong relationships internally and externally, putting customers and site users at the centre of decision-making
• Security oversight - Manage and enhance physical, personnel, and information security frameworks

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership capability, and strategic thinking:

• Strong background in facilities management, including HVAC, building systems, electrical and maintenance
• Proven experience in SHE, sustainability, and compliance frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects, budgets, and vendor management
• Experience building and leading high-performing, multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and decision-making skills
• Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience), with IWFM or equivalent professional qualification preferred

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to lead a critical function within a globally recognised organisation
• A role with real impact on safety, sustainability, and workplace experience
• A collaborative and purpose-driven culture that promotes innovation and development
• Competitive salary and leadership benefits package

What you need to do nowIf you're a forward-thinking leader looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic and purpose-led organisation, apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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