Corporate Health And Safety Manager

MMP Consultancy; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority consulting firm is seeking a Corporate Health and Safety Manager in Warwickshire. The role involves leading health and safety management systems, ensuring compliance, and providing expert advice. Candidates need a degree-level qualification and significant experience in health and safety management. This is a temporary position offering £35.31 per hour for a 37-hour week.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Health and Safety.
• Significant experience managing health and safety in a large organisation.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal health and safety lead for the council.
• Monitor statutory compliance across all council buildings and services.
• Lead on fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Interpersonal Skills

IT Skills

Education

Degree-level qualification in Health and Safety (NEBOSH or similar)

Tools

AssessNet

Job description

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Corporate Health and Safety Manager on behalf of a Local Authority based in Warwickshire. This is a temporary position to start as soon as possible for a period of 3 months subject to possible extension. The rate of pay is £35.31ph via an umbrella company over a 37‑hour working week.

Responsibilities

• Act as the council's principal health and safety lead, providing expert advice, strategic direction, and oversight of corporate health and safety management systems.
• Monitor and manage statutory compliance across all council buildings, services and activities.
• Lead on fire safety and emergency evacuation procedures, ensuring risks are properly managed and drills are conducted.
• Undertake audits, inspections and investigations into incidents, near misses, and official notifications (including asbestos, legionella, lifts and pressure systems).
• Develop and implement health and safety policies, systems and improvement plans.
• Prepare and present reports and briefings to Members, Senior Management, Trade Unions and committees.
• Provide specialist input into procurement processes and contractor management.
• Deliver health and safety training, briefings and awareness activities across the organisation.

Requirements

• A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience in Health and Safety (NEBOSH or similar).
• Significant experience (typically 5 years or more) managing health and safety within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and work collaboratively across multiple teams and services.
• A strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and report‑writing skills.
• Strong IT skills, with the ability to manage and interpret data from safety systems (e.g. AssessNet).
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle