Head of Injury Prevention

Ready to find the right role for you? Salary : From £75,000 plus car/allowance, bonus, enhanced pension and private medical cover Location : National role with regular travel to customer sites, Cannock office and other UK Veolia sites. Are you a strategic health leader ready to make a real difference? Veolia is seeking an exceptional Head of Injury Prevention Risk Strategy to drive organisational excellence in occupational health and injury prevention across our UK & Ireland operations. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture. What we can offer you: - Access to our enhanced company pension scheme - 25 days holiday with opportunity to purchase additional holiday - Discounts on a range of well known retailers and such things as groceries - Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to - 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household - One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community - Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential - Stream - Employee financial well-being support: early access to your earned pay, savings, budgeting, financial coaching & rewards. This is a pivotal senior leadership role where you'll shape the future of workplace health and safety. You'll work at the executive level, reporting directly to our Chief Risk & Assurance Officer, leading transformational change that protects our workforce and strengthens our business resilience. What you’ll be doing: Leading Strategic Change: Design and implement comprehensive organisational strategies to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, occupational illness, and key health risks across all UK & Ireland businesses Driving Excellence: Establish long-term health and injury management strategies that embed prevention, early intervention, occupational hygiene, and effective return-to-work programmes Building High-Performance Teams: Lead and mentor 0-3 direct reports and influence up to 24 indirect reports, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Partnering with Stakeholders: Collaborate with operational leaders, clinicians, and external providers to ensure compliance, quality service delivery, and robust governance Advising at the Top: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Committee, providing strategic insights on emerging risks, regulatory changes, and workforce trends Championing Compliance: Ensure accurate, timely reporting to regulators and deliver actionable intelligence for executive decision-making. If you're a visionary health leader with the strategic acumen, stakeholder influence, and operational expertise to transform workplace health and safety, we want to hear from you. What we’re looking for: Essential: Degree in a health-related field (health management, nursing, physiotherapy, occupational therapy) OR extensive industry experience in a similar senior role Proven track record in leading occupational health, risk management, and accident/incident investigation Demonstrated success delivering change and improvement programmes - a strategic thinker with the ability to create implementation plans and drive organisational change Strong experience working at senior level in a collaborative, matrix environment, with business acumen combined with financial management capability Pragmatic problem-solver with strong project management skills Willing to be visible and accessible – you'll visit sites and meet teams regularly Desirable: NEBOSH Certificate Apply now and help us build a safer, healthier workplace for everyone. What’s next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.