Operational Excellence Lead - Building Safety

Robert Half is looking for a strategic and operationally-minded individual to lead the ongoing development of a national health, safety and quality improvement framework.

Operational Excellence Lead - Building Safety - Safety, Quality & Standards (12-Month Contract)

London/hybrid or remote | Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | Full-Time

Robert Half are working with a client to helo them find a strategic and operationally-minded Operational Manager to lead the ongoing development of a national health, safety and quality improvement framework for building safety. This is a 12-month cover role that plays a vital part in shaping standards, guiding participating organisations, and driving continuous improvement in safety and compliance particularly in higher-risk or regulated industries.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee the end-to-end onboarding, assessment and accreditation process for organisations working towards framework recognition.

• Lead a small, high-performing team and coordinate a broader network of industry assessors.

• Develop and continuously improve systems, digital tools, and processes to support the framework's delivery.

• Represent the framework in key industry forums, events, and regulatory relationships.

• Produce reports, impact data and user guidance to support transparency, learning and continuous improvement.

• Support the strategic development of the framework, including planning for potential external accreditation (eg, UKAS).

What You'll Bring:

• A background in health & safety, risk management or quality assurance-ideally in a high-hazard or regulated industry (eg construction or engineering).

• Experience managing or contributing to standards, assessment frameworks or accreditation schemes.

• Strong project management, operational delivery, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Confident with digital systems and assessment platforms.

• Comfortable with strategic planning as well as hands-on delivery.

• Strong communication and influencing skills-you'll be the face of the framework for many external partners.

Bonus Points For:

• Experience in the construction or major hazard safety industries.

• A degree in health & safety, risk, business, quality, or a related discipline.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but influential team, helping drive positive change across industries where safety, competence, and standards truly matter.

Interested in learning more? Apply now to explore this role further.

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