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United Kingdom · Property and facilities · C-Suite (20+ years)

VP, Global Workplace Safety & Wellbeing

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  • Experience bandC-Suite (20+ years)
  • Direct reports5-10 reports
  • Reports toCEO or Chief Operating Officer (COO)
  • UK framework levelUsually a director, accountable for a division and its numbers

Also advertised as Chief Health & Safety Officer (CHSO) · Global Head of EHS & Wellbeing · Executive Director, Safety & Compliance · SVP, Real Estate Risk & People Safety

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1From this job to a course

The qualifications matched to this job

CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership Chartered Management Institute · Level 5 · covers 6 of 10 standards
ABBE Level 6 Diploma in Building Surveying and Housing Management Awarding Body for the Built Environment · Level 6 · covers 2 of 10 standards
City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management City & Guilds Limited · Level 5 · covers 2 of 10 standards
City & Guilds Level 5 Certificate in Leadership and Management City & Guilds Limited · Level 5 · covers 2 of 10 standards

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The units you would start with

Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility CMI Level 5 NVQ Diploma in Management and Leadership
Understand the health and safety and environmental facilities management procedures in housing management ABBE Level 6 Diploma in Building Surveying and Housing Management
Managing a healthy and safe environment City & Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN Level 5 Diploma in Computer Engineering (Information Technology and Data Science)

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Sustainability Fluency building care for people and planet into the work
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  1. Manage Health and Safety in own area of responsibility Chartered Management Institute · covers 6 of 10 standards Level 5
  2. Understand the health and safety and environmental facilities management procedures in housing management Awarding Body for the Built Environment · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 6
  3. Managing a healthy and safe environment City & Guilds Limited · covers 2 of 10 standards Level 5
  4. Maintain Systems and Processes for Health, Safety, Welfare and Environmental Protection in an Engineering Environment NOCN · covers 1 of 10 standards Level 5
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The new skills this role is being asked for

  • Climate Change & Resilience Strategy (H&S Impact)
  • Ethical AI & Data Governance (H&S Data)
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3What this role really is

This role sets the vision and strategy for safety and wellbeing across a global property portfolio, reporting to senior leadership. It covers how people, buildings, and partners are kept safe and healthy, and links safety performance to wider business and reputation goals.

4What you'd actually use

The tools this job runs on, and how well you'd need to know each one.

Intelex, Cority, or Enablon (EHS Management Platform) Strategic

Leads vendor selection, defines enterprise data architecture for EHS, oversees integration with HRIS/ERP systems, and uses platform insights to drive strategic decisions and board reporting.

iAuditor (by SafetyCulture) or GoCanvas (Field Audit & Inspection) Architect

Sets the global standard for digital inspections, mandates data points required for portfolio-level risk modelling, and ensures the data collected informs strategic interventions.

Planon or Archibus (CAFM / IWMS) Strategic

Influences CAFM/IWMS configuration to ensure H&S compliance data (e.g., asbestos register, fire certs) is captured and maintained, and uses data to identify asset-related risks for capital planning.

Microsoft Power BI or Tableau (Data & Analytics) Strategic

Presents portfolio-wide risk dashboards to the executive board, uses data to justify strategic investments, and drives data literacy within the H&S function.

LexisNexis Environmental Compliance or Enhesa (Regulatory Intelligence) Strategic

Sets global policy based on regulatory trends, engages with legal counsel to determine the company's risk appetite, and ensures proactive adaptation to legislative changes worldwide.

5What you get to decide, and how that grows

Power in a job isn't your title. It's what you're allowed to decide. Here's how it grows as you move up.

The choiceComing in Where you are nowThe step above
Global H&S Policy & Standards Follows established policies, escalates interpretation questions. Interprets and applies policies to specific cases, proposes minor adjustments. Designs new policies, makes technical decisions on implementation.
Crisis Management & Incident Response Reports incidents immediately, follows emergency procedures. Leads initial incident response, gathers facts, supports investigation. Leads complex incident investigations, recommends corrective actions.
Budget Allocation (H&S Initiatives) No budget authority, requests resources from supervisor. Proposes small project budgets (£1K-£5K) for review. Manages project budgets up to £25K, approves minor expenditures.
Regulatory Engagement & Legal Strategy Receives regulatory alerts, flags to senior team. Responds to routine regulatory queries under supervision. Interprets complex regulations, drafts briefing notes, engages with local authorities.

6How you'll be judged

The scoreboard, and what is not on it. The hard targets, how often each is actually looked at, and the quiet signals that never reach a dashboard.

Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR)
The number of lost time injuries per 100,000 hours worked across the global portfolio.
Target · Year-on-year reduction of 15-20% across the entire portfolio.

If our current LTIFR is 0.8, your target would be to bring it down to 0.64-0.68 within the year, demonstrating a tangible improvement in overall safety performance.

Global H&S Audit Compliance Score
Average score from independent, third-party audits of our H&S management systems across all regions.
Target · Maintain an average score of 95% or higher, with no critical non-conformities.

Achieving a 96% audit score across 50+ properties, with all minor findings addressed within 30 days, shows robust system implementation and oversight.

Insurance Premium Reduction / Risk Rating Improvement
Direct financial impact through reduced insurance premiums or improved risk ratings from underwriters, linked to demonstrable H&S performance.
Target · Negotiate a 5-10% reduction in global H&S-related insurance premiums year-on-year.

Presenting compelling data on reduced incident rates and improved safety culture to underwriters, resulting in a £500K saving on our annual global liability insurance policy.

Employee Wellbeing & Engagement Score (H&S specific)
Specific scores from our annual employee engagement survey related to perceptions of safety culture, wellbeing support, and psychological safety.
Target · Increase positive sentiment scores in H&S-related questions by 10% year-on-year.

Seeing an increase from 70% to 77% of employees feeling 'safe and supported' in their workplace, directly correlating with new wellbeing programmes you've championed.

Board & Executive Trust
Your ability to command the confidence of the Board and Executive Leadership Team on all matters of safety and wellbeing.
  • You'll be proactively consulted on all major strategic decisions with H&S implications (e.g., M&A, new market entry, major property developments). Your advice will be sought and acted upon without question. You'll present complex H&S risks and strategies clearly and concisely to non-expert audiences, gaining immediate buy-in. They'll know you're the expert and trust your judgement implicitly.
Regulatory & Legal Standing
Our standing with regulatory bodies and our ability to navigate complex legal landscapes without significant enforcement actions or litigation.
  • We'll have a clean record with major regulatory bodies globally, with any minor issues resolved swiftly and without escalation. You'll successfully defend our position in any legal challenges, demonstrating robust H&S systems and due diligence. You'll also be seen as a thought leader, perhaps even representing the company in industry forums or discussions with regulators.
Culture of Proactive Safety
The extent to which safety is genuinely owned by everyone, not just seen as 'your' department's responsibility.
  • You'll see senior leaders across the business actively championing safety initiatives, not just delegating them. There will be a high rate of 'Good Catches' and near-miss reporting, indicating a no-blame culture. Employees at all levels will feel empowered to stop unsafe work. You'll have regional teams consistently exceeding minimum compliance, innovating their own safety solutions.
Strategic Integration
How well H&S and wellbeing are integrated into broader business strategies, particularly ESG, risk management, and talent attraction.
  • H&S will be a standing item on the Board's risk register, with clear links to our ESG reporting. You'll be a key contributor to our annual sustainability report. Our H&S performance will be a selling point in investor presentations and recruitment campaigns. You'll have successfully embedded H&S considerations into our M&A due diligence processes and new property acquisition strategies.

7Would you like it

Both sides. What people enjoy, and what grinds them down.

What people enjoy
Protecting People & Making a Tangible Difference

You'll wake up every day knowing your work directly contributes to keeping thousands of people safe from harm. This isn't abstract; it's about preventing injuries, illnesses, and even fatalities. Seeing incident rates drop, or receiving feedback on successful wellbeing programmes, will be your biggest reward.

Receiving a report showing a 20% reduction in serious incidents across a region after implementing a new contractor safety programme you championed. Or, getting an email from an employee thanking you for a mental health initiative that genuinely helped them.

Shaping Enterprise Strategy & Culture

You'll thrive on the opportunity to influence the highest levels of the organisation. This means presenting to the Board, working with the CEO on strategic initiatives, and seeing your vision for safety become a core part of the company's DNA. You're building a legacy, not just doing a job.

Successfully integrating H&S performance targets into executive compensation plans, or having 'Safety & Wellbeing' become a core pillar of the company's annual strategic objectives, driven by your input.

Navigating Complexity & Solving Big Problems

The sheer scale and complexity of managing safety across a global real estate portfolio, with diverse cultures, regulations, and property types, will excite you. You'll enjoy dissecting complex risks, designing elegant solutions, and seeing them implemented effectively across the world.

Developing a unified global H&S policy that successfully accounts for the nuances of EU-OSHA, OSHA, and APAC regulations, and then overseeing its rollout and adoption in 30+ countries.

What frustrates people
  • Dealing with the aftermath of a preventable incident, knowing the controls were in place but not followed.
  • Getting pushback on critical safety investments despite clear ROI and risk reduction benefits.
  • Navigating conflicting legal advice from different jurisdictions, trying to find a pragmatic global solution.
  • The sheer emotional toll of dealing with serious injuries or fatalities.
  • Being seen as the 'department of no' rather than a strategic business partner, despite your best efforts.
What this role does not give you
  • A quiet, predictable 9-to-5 existence. Crises don't respect office hours.
  • The ability to completely delegate all difficult conversations. Sometimes, you're the only one who can have them.
  • A role where you can avoid the spotlight. When something goes wrong, you're the one answering the tough questions.
  • A purely technical role. This is about leadership, strategy, and influence, not just deep technical expertise.

8Who you work with

This role is absolutely critical. It defines our entire approach to risk management, employee welfare, and operational resilience. Your decisions directly influence our legal standing, our financial performance (think insurance premiums, litigation costs), our ability to attract and retain talent, and our public image. Essentially, you're safeguarding our most valuable assets: our people and our reputation.

Inside the business
  • CEO and Executive Leadership Team
  • Board of Directors (especially Audit & Risk Committees)
  • Global Heads of Facilities Management, Real Estate Development, HR, Legal, and ESG
  • Regional Managing Directors and Country Heads
  • Internal Audit
Outside the business
  • Regulatory bodies (HSE, OSHA, EU-OSHA, local authorities globally)
  • Investors and ESG rating agencies (e.g., GRESB, MSCI)
  • Insurance providers and brokers
  • Key contractors and service providers
  • Industry associations and peer groups
  • Legal counsel (international)

9What you need before you start

Not a wish list. The things you would be expected to already have.

  • Proven track record of 20+ years in senior leadership roles within Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management, ideally within a large, multi-national real estate, facilities management, or similarly complex asset-intensive industry.
  • Demonstrable experience leading and managing global teams (including managers of managers) and influencing executive-level stakeholders across diverse cultural and geographic landscapes.
  • Extensive experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide H&S strategies, policies, and management systems that have demonstrably reduced risk and improved performance.
  • A deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks, international standards (e.g., ISO 45001), and best practices in incident investigation, risk management, and contractor safety.
  • Significant experience presenting to and influencing Board-level committees, including Audit & Risk, and demonstrating a clear understanding of corporate governance.

10What to practise next

Where the job is going, and what to do about it starting this week.

Advanced Digital Twin & IoT Integration for Predictive Safety

Digital twins of our properties, combined with IoT sensors (e.g., air quality, occupancy, equipment health), offer unprecedented opportunities for real-time risk monitoring and predictive safety interventions. This moves us from reactive to truly proactive H&S management.

Digital Twin Architecture · IoT Sensor Deployment & Data Streams · Predictive Analytics Models · Real-time Alerting & Intervention Systems

  • This month: Research leading examples of digital twin applications in facilities management and safety.
  • This quarter: Engage with our IT and Facilities teams to understand our current IoT capabilities and future roadmap.
  • Next 6 months: Develop a business case for a pilot digital twin project focused on a critical H&S risk (e.g., fire safety, air quality).
  • Next year: Oversee the implementation of an integrated IoT-based predictive safety system in a flagship property.

Quick win: Identify one high-risk asset or environment where existing IoT data could immediately provide H&S insights. Start a conversation with IT about integrating that data into a simple dashboard.

Global Health Crisis Preparedness & Response

The recent pandemic highlighted the critical need for robust, enterprise-level strategies for managing global health crises. This goes beyond traditional H&S to include public health, epidemiology, and complex logistical challenges.

Pandemic Preparedness Planning · Occupational Health Surveillance · Cross-Border Coordination · Employee Mental Health & Resilience

  • This month: Review our existing pandemic response plans and identify gaps based on recent global events.
  • This quarter: Engage with external public health experts or consultants to benchmark our preparedness.
  • Next 6 months: Develop an updated, comprehensive global health crisis preparedness and response framework.
  • Next year: Conduct enterprise-wide simulation exercises to test the effectiveness of our health crisis plans.

Quick win: Establish a regular 'horizon scanning' process for global health threats, perhaps by subscribing to WHO or CDC updates and sharing relevant insights with the executive team.

11Staying current once you are in

What people here do to keep up
  • Regularly attend and present at international H&S and real estate industry conferences (e.g., Safety & Health Expo, IFMA World Workplace).
  • Engage in executive education programmes focused on global leadership, corporate governance, or advanced risk management.
  • Participate in cross-industry forums or peer groups to share best practices and benchmark our performance against leading organisations.
  • Maintain active membership and leadership roles in relevant professional bodies, contributing to the advancement of the H&S profession.

12The rising capability

The rising capability

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What's rising in its place

This is where the work is heading, and the higher pay with it. Get fluent here and the shift stops being a threat and starts being your edge.

Climate Change & Resilience Strategy (H&S Impact)

Climate change isn't just an environmental issue; it's a direct H&S risk. Extreme weather events, heat stress, new vector-borne diseases, and supply chain disruptions all impact our people and properties. Investors and regulators are increasingly scrutinising how companies manage these risks.

  • Physical Risk Assessment
  • Transition Risk Management
  • Climate-Related Emergency Preparedness
  • Humanitarian Response

Ethical AI & Data Governance (H&S Data)

As we use more AI for predictive risk, wellbeing monitoring, and automated safety systems, the ethical implications and data privacy challenges become paramount. Misuse or bias in H&S data can have severe human and reputational consequences.

  • AI Ethics Principles
  • Bias Detection & Mitigation
  • Data Anonymisation & Pseudonymisation
  • Explainable AI (XAI)

13What you’ll use

What you’ll use

Skills this role draws on

Technical

  • Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001) Design & Governance
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Integration
  • Advanced Incident Investigation & Systemic Root Cause Analysis
  • Global Contractor Safety & Supply Chain Assurance
  • Wellbeing & Mental Health Strategy

14The pathway

The pathway

How you actually get there, here

How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.

  1. 1

    Director, Global EHS & Facilities Compliance (L6)

    3-5 years

    Skills to master

    • Mastering enterprise-wide policy setting, managing global EHS technology platforms, and integrating H&S into broader business functions like ESG and procurement. You'll need to demonstrate consistent success in driving large-scale change and managing significant budgets.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Consistent achievement of global H&S performance targets and successful navigation of complex regulatory challenges.
    • Proven ability to build and lead high-performing global teams, including managers of managers.
    • Demonstrated success in influencing C-suite stakeholders and presenting strategic initiatives to executive committees.
    • A clear track record of innovation in H&S management and proactive risk mitigation.
  2. 2

    SVP/VP of Facilities Management (with strong H&S remit)

    4-6 years

    Skills to master

    • Deepening your understanding of overall facilities operations, P&L management for large operational units, and strategic vendor management. This path requires you to broaden your scope beyond pure H&S, seeing it as an integrated part of overall facilities excellence.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Proven ability to manage large operational budgets and deliver cost efficiencies without compromising safety.
    • Demonstrated success in integrating H&S into broader facilities management strategies and operational processes.
    • Strong leadership skills in managing diverse operational teams and driving performance across multiple service lines.
    • Clear understanding of the commercial aspects of facilities management and how H&S contributes to business value.
  3. 3

    Chief Risk Officer (CRO) or Head of Enterprise Risk Management

    5-7 years

    Skills to master

    • Broadening your risk expertise beyond H&S to include financial, operational, strategic, and reputational risks. You'll need to master enterprise risk frameworks, quantitative risk modelling, and board-level reporting on a full spectrum of risks. This path requires a strong analytical mind and the ability to see interconnectedness across the business.

    You're ready to move on when

    • Exceptional ability to identify, assess, and mitigate complex risks across multiple domains.
    • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in risk modelling and scenario planning.
    • Proven track record of influencing board-level discussions on enterprise risk strategy.
    • Demonstrated ability to build and lead cross-functional teams focused on risk management.

15Where this role leads

The long view: The strategic leadership, crisis management, governance and people skills built in this role can lead towards wider executive roles, such as chief sustainability officer or non-executive board positions.

The ten Future Fluencies

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The highlighted ones are the Fluencies your role leans on hardest, from how VP, Global Workplace Safety & Wellbeing is actually changing.

Where it leads

Roles this leads to

Also named as a next step, with no page in the catalogue yet:

  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

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VP, Global Workplace Safety & Wellbeing
  • Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001) Design & Governance
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Integration
  • Advanced Incident Investigation & Systemic Root Cause Analysis
  • Global Contractor Safety & Supply Chain Assurance
  • Wellbeing & Mental Health Strategy
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Everything else the record holds

The career branches in full, how AI is already showing up in the day-to-day, and the questions people ask about this job. Here when you want them, out of the way while you decide.

Where it leads next, rung by rung

Where it leads

The career path, and where it branches

VP, Global Workplace Safety & Wellbeing is a start, not a ceiling. Each step below asks for new skills and hands back more autonomy.

  1. Chief Operating Officer (COO)

    3-5 years

    Executive Leadership (Enterprise-wide)

    • Advanced financial modelling and investment appraisal
    • Large-scale organisational transformation leadership
    • Investor relations and market communication
    • Board governance and strategic oversight

  2. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

    5-10 years

    Ultimate Enterprise Leadership

    • M&A strategy and execution
    • Global economic and geopolitical analysis
    • Public and government relations
    • Board leadership and corporate governance
Working with AI on the job

Working with AI

Where AI is starting to help

Even at the executive level, there's always more to do than hours in the day. Imagine if you could cut down on routine analysis, policy drafting, and risk prediction, freeing you up to focus on truly strategic, board-level issues. That's exactly what AI can offer you.

We're not talking about replacing your strategic brain, but augmenting it. AI can handle the heavy lifting of data synthesis, regulatory scanning, and even initial policy drafting, giving you the insights and first-pass documents you need to make faster, more informed decisions and lead with greater confidence. Think of it as having a team of hyper-efficient research assistants and data scientists at your fingertips, 24/7.

Board-Ready Executive Summaries

Feed multi-page incident reports, audit findings, or complex regulatory changes into an AI. It'll distil the key risks, opportunities, and strategic implications into a concise, board-ready executive summary, highlighting critical action points and potential impacts on reputation or finance. You'll get a first draft in minutes, not hours.

Predictive Risk Modelling & Scenario Planning

Use advanced AI models that pull data from EHS platforms, CAFM systems, external economic indicators, and even climate forecasts. This helps predict potential H&S 'hot spots' or emerging risks across the global portfolio (e.g., increased slips in specific weather patterns, contractor incidents linked to project delays), allowing you to proactively allocate resources and develop mitigation strategies before issues escalate. Think of it as a crystal ball for risk.

Global Regulatory Impact Analysis

Point an AI-powered regulatory intelligence tool at new or proposed H&S legislation from any jurisdiction. It'll not only summarise the changes but also analyse their potential impact on our specific property types and operations, cross-referencing against our existing global policies. This means you get a rapid, comprehensive understanding of compliance gaps and strategic adjustments needed, without wading through legal texts yourself.

Strategic Policy & Framework Drafting

Kickstart the creation of new global H&S policies, wellbeing frameworks, or crisis communication plans. By providing key objectives and parameters, AI can generate initial drafts that incorporate best practices and regulatory considerations. This frees you from staring at a blank page, allowing you to focus your expertise on refining and strategically positioning the content.

Common questions

Common questions

How do you become a VP, Global Workplace Safety & Wellbeing?

Common routes in include Director, Global EHS & Facilities Compliance (3-5 years), SVP/VP of Facilities Management (with strong H&S remit) (4-6 years) and Chief Risk Officer (CRO) or Head of Enterprise Risk Management (5-7 years). Times vary with prior experience.

Where can a VP, Global Workplace Safety & Wellbeing progress to?

This role can lead on to Chief Operating Officer (COO) (3-5 years) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) (5-10 years), depending on the skills you build.

What new skills matter most for a VP, Global Workplace Safety & Wellbeing?

Increasingly, Climate Change & Resilience Strategy (H&S Impact) and Ethical AI & Data Governance (H&S Data). These are the skills our record of this role lists as growing.

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17Where to go from here

Other roles at Level 7

Same depth of qualification, different job. Useful if the work appeals but this particular role does not.

 More jobs in property and facilities

Stay in the field you know and move sideways rather than up.
If you leave this industry

Skills in managing complex risk, global regulatory compliance, and human capital at executive level carry across industries. This background can open roles in manufacturing, logistics, energy, or large public sector organisations, wherever safety and wellbeing sit at board level.

This role profile is © 2026 Growth Engineering Technologies Ltd. Built from UK occupational standards and regulated qualification data, and written for Zavmo.

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