Coporate Health & Safety Coordinator

Pertemps; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment agency is seeking a Corporate Health & Safety Coordinator in West London. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership in health and safety compliance and manage a team delivering robust safety systems. With a demonstrated background in corporate health and safety within complex organizations, candidates should possess knowledge of key legislation and excellent leadership skills. This role is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance across departments in a local authority setting.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading corporate health and safety in a large organization.
• In-depth knowledge of Fire Safety Order, Health & Safety at Work Act, Building Safety Act.
• Proven track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate health and safety strategy ensuring compliance.
• Act as senior competent person for various safety areas.
• Manage and develop a team of Health & Safety Officers.
• Liaise with security advisors and safety bodies.
• Report regularly on compliance and performance.

Skills

Leadership in health and safety compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

Chartered IOSH Membership or equivalent competence

Job description

Corporate Health & Safety Coordinator

Location: West London

Rate: £500 per day

Contract: 6 months, full-time

Red Personnel – an award-winning recruitment agency – is delighted to partner with a West London to recruit an experienced Corporate Health & Safety Coordinator. This strategic role offers an opportunity to lead and shape corporate health and safety compliance across a dynamic, high-performing local authority.

About the Role

As the Corporate Health & Safety Coordinator, you will provide strategic leadership, assurance, and expert guidance across all service areas. Acting as the organisation’s Responsible Person under key legislation, you’ll oversee the delivery of robust and compliant health and safety systems, risk frameworks, and assurance processes that protect employees, residents, and the wider community.

You will also lead on implementing Martyn’s Law requirements across local venues and public spaces, ensuring emergency preparedness, risk assessment, and security planning are fully embedded.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the corporate health and safety strategy, ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Act as the senior competent person for corporate health and safety, including fire, water hygiene, gas, asbestos, lifts, and general risk management.
• Manage and develop a professional team of Health & Safety Officers, providing operational support and strategic oversight.
• Liaise with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs), regulators, unions, and external safety bodies.
• Report regularly to senior leadership, audit committees, and public boards on compliance, performance, and emerging risks.
• Ensure maintenance and continual improvement of the organisation’s safety management systems and training programmes.
• Promote a proactive, positive safety culture across all departments and service areas.

About You

• Chartered IOSH Member (or equivalent demonstrable competence).
• Significant experience leading corporate health and safety within a large, complex organisation – ideally public sector or local authority.
• In-depth working knowledge of key legislation, including the Fire Safety Order, Health & Safety at Work Act, and Building Safety Act.
• Proven track record of influencing at senior level and managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a visible impact in a borough committed to safety, innovation, and community wellbeing. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across property, housing, education, and social care – ensuring safety and compliance remain at the forefront of operations.

To apply: Please send your CV via Red Personnel, the award-winning agency representing West London Authority for this appointment.