Bryan & Armstrong
City Of Westminster, London
Jan 12, 2026
Full time
Health & Safety Business Partner Governance & Assurance Systems Location: Central London (Hybrid 3 days on-site) Salary: £58,000 £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Benefits: 30 days annual leave + bank holidays, 29% pension, flexible working, professional development We are recruiting on behalf of a major, high-profile UK public sector organisation responsible for a large, historic and complex estate. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist Health & Safety team in a role focused on governance, systems development and organisational assurance. The Role As the Health & Safety Business Partner Governance & Assurance Systems, you will play a central role in developing and implementing the organisation s Safety Management System (SMS), strengthening governance arrangements, and supporting key assurance activities across a multi-stakeholder environment. This is an ideal position for a proactive H&S professional with experience in policy development, strategic safety governance and assurance processes within large-scale, complex or regulated organisations. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement and manage the organisation s Safety Management System (SMS), associated policies and statutory reporting procedures. Support accident and incident investigations, providing independent scrutiny and assurance to safety boards and committees. Establish and maintain compliance and assurance systems, producing high-quality performance reports, metrics and analysis for senior leaders. Assist with preparation for ISO 45001 certification activity. Lead the development of KPIs and ensure accurate reporting of safety performance across departments. Manage central safety governance tools including policy trackers, document registers and assurance logs. Collaborate with operational H&S teams to ensure policies and systems are consistently applied. Provide secretariat and governance support for internal safety committees and meetings. Analyse visitor trends and safety-related data to support ongoing improvement. About You NEBOSH General Certificate minimum Membership or eligibility for IOSH/IIRSM. Experience developing H&S systems, policy, procedures and governance frameworks. Strong data analysis, reporting and performance monitoring skills. Solid understanding of UK H&S legislation and best practice. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to challenge and influence. Ability to work collaboratively across a large and diverse organisation. What s on Offer Salary £58,000 £65,000 29% pension contribution 30 days holiday + bank holidays Hybrid working (3 days per week on-site) Training, development and long-term opportunities A chance to influence safety culture within a significant national organisation How to Apply Please click Apply Now or contact Paul at Bryan & Armstrong Ltd for a confidential discussion. Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are specialist Health & Safety recruiters, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.