H&S Team Manager – Hybrid Work & Career Growth

Leeds International; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Flexible working

Career development

Hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Staff benefits

Job summary

Leeds City Council is recruiting a Health & Safety Team Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team focused on compliant, value-for-money health and safety services across Council buildings and sites in Leeds. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee risk assessments, COSHH, audits, and KPI reporting.

The role requires NEBOSH General or Construction (or willingness to work towards) and strong leadership, budgeting, and communications skills.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification required or willingness to work towards it.
• Experience in Health & Safety management in construction environments.
• Experience with RIDDOR regulations and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Manager to develop and deliver strategic plans focusing on value for money services.
• Ensure organisation is compliant and registered with appropriate bodies.
• Maintain auditing/monitoring regime to demonstrate compliance and performance.
• Maintain H&S controls and processes including risk assessments and COSHH.
• Work within financial regulations and council policies.
• Provide sound health and safety advice to work areas within the service.
• Develop and maintain systems to monitor costs and KPI performance.
• Build effective relationships with other directorates and external partners.
• Undertake daily line management duties and drive high-performance culture.
• Deputise for the Service Manager when appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

H&S knowledge

Auditing

Communication

Budgeting

Education

NEBOSH General/Construction Diploma or Level 5/6

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Leeds City Council is recruiting a Health & Safety Team Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team focused on compliant, value-for-money health and safety services across Council buildings and sites in Leeds. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee risk assessments, COSHH, audits, and KPI reporting.

The role requires NEBOSH General or Construction (or willingness to work towards) and strong leadership, budgeting, and communications skills.