We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Manager to provide strategic leadership on the Council's corporate Health and Safety agenda.
In this pivotal role, you will support the Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team, acting as the Council's nominated Competent Health and Safety Advisor.You will lead the in-house Health and Safety team, ensuring robust compliance with legislation while embedding a positive health and safety culture across all Council services and premises.
About the Role
Working collaboratively with elected members, senior leaders, managers, employees, and external stakeholders, you will drive continuous improvement in health and safety performance and ensure the wellbeing of employees, residents, and service users.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Council's corporate Health and Safety framework. Ensure compliance with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and best practice
- Provide strategic, risk-based professional advice to senior decision-makers
- Develop, implement, and review Health and Safety policies, systems, and procedures
- Promote a strong culture of safe working practices across the organisation
- Lead, manage, and motivate the Health and Safety team to achieve high performance
- Investigate incidents and implement preventative and corrective measures
- Support transformational change and continuous improvement initiatives
The Ideal candidate
You will be a confident and influential health and safety professional with strong leadership experience and the ability to operate effectively at a strategic level within a complex organisation.
Essential Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards Chartered status)
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent professional experience e.g. NEBOSH Diploma
- In-depth knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation, best practice, and employment law
- Strong experience applying a risk-based approach within financial constraints
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Proven leadership and people management capability with strong planning, organisational, and performance management skills
- High-level interpersonal skills, including mediation and problem-solving. Customer-focused, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement
- Significant experience in a managerial-level Health and Safety role
- Proven experience working at a strategic organisational level. Track record of improving Health and Safety performance
- Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety policies, systems, and databases
- Experience conducting investigations and advising on preventative measures
Desirable Qualifications, Skills & Abilities
- Fire Safety qualification (e.g. National Certificate in Fire Safety)
- Experience overseeing Fire Safety management
- Project management experience
- Experience delivering or commissioning training programmes
- Knowledge of local government legislation and policy
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it
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