Head of Health & Safety

Lincoln Cornhill Executive; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an interim Head of Health & Safety to join their team for a three-month contract, with potential for extension. This role involves maintaining a robust Health and Safety structure, managing risks, and providing strategic guidance across the organization. Ideal candidates will possess Chartered Membership of IOSH and extensive experience in Health and Safety leadership within complex organizations. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety and compliance, and help promote a strong safety culture while implementing new management systems.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) qualification.
• Extensive senior-level experience in Health and Safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Maintain corporate Health and Safety structure aligned with legal standards.
• Manage health and safety risks and oversee monitoring systems.
• Lead a team of Health and Safety Advisors and support their development.

Skills

Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)

Health and Safety leadership experience

Knowledge of health and safety law

Team leadership

Implementation of Health and Safety software systems

Experience in local government

Tools

Health and Safety management systems

Job description

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Lincoln Cornhill is proud to be working with a reputable Local Authority in the South West who are looking to appoint an interim Head of Health & Safety for three months with the likeliness of being extended.

The organisation operates on a hybrid model with 2-3 days in the office, with flexibility of how the working hours are made up. The date rate is negotiable, and will be paid inside IR35.

The range of duties included (but not limited to):

• Maintain a robust corporate Health and Safety structure, ensuring it aligns with legal standards and industry best practices.
• Manage key health and safety risks and oversee systems to monitor and mitigate these risks effectively.
• Act as the lead advisor and subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance across the organisation.
• Directly line manage a team of Health and Safety Advisors, supporting their development and performance.
• Ensure comprehensive auditing processes and clear documentation trails are in place for all H&S matters.
• Oversee the accurate recording and investigation of all accidents, near misses, and incidents in line with corporate policy.
• Promote and embed a strong, positive Health and Safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Lead the implementation and integration of a new Health and Safety management system.

Skills and experience required:

• Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) – mandatory professional qualification.
• Extensive senior level experience in Health and Safety leadership roles within large or complex organisations.
• Strong knowledge and practical application of health and safety law, governance, and best practices.
• Experience in leading teams and delivering service improvement.
• Experience overseeing or implementing Health and Safety software systems.
• Familiarity with local government or public sector environments is advantageous.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations and Government Administration

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