Head of Health & Safety

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority in the South West is on the lookout for a skilled Head of Health & Safety to spearhead their health and safety initiatives. In this influential role, you will guide strategic planning, manage risks, and lead professionals across various disciplines to ensure a safe and compliant workplace. Your expertise will contribute to maximizing business effectiveness while ensuring the well-being of all employees. If you have a strong background in health and safety within local authorities and possess excellent leadership skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in health and safety management.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH required.

Responsibilities

• Lead health, safety, and well-being initiatives across the council.
• Manage key risks and formulate health and safety policies.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Health and Safety Policies

Presentation Skills

People Management

Education

Chartered Membership of IOSH

Degree-level Qualification

Job description

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Our client, a local authority in the South West, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Health & Safety to lead their health, safety, and well-being initiatives. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in maximizing business effectiveness while minimizing risks and losses across the council.

Key Responsibilities

• Influence political and management planning to maximize business effectiveness.
• Manage key risks identified by the council's risk management process.
• Formulate and promulgate corporate health, safety, and well-being policies, procedures, and processes.
• Directly manage professionals across three disciplines and Workplace Charter project officers, with indirect management of Public Health specialists.
• Lead key performance indicators related to health and safety, interpreting and analyzing performance management data for continuous improvement.
• Prepare reports for Cabinet, Corporate Leadership Team, and Health and Safety meetings.
• Coordinate with Health and Safety Executive Inspectors and manage the health and safety services effectively.
• Manage the operational budget and corporate budget for reasonable adjustments.
• Act as the lead professional officer in all workplace health and safety matters, providing advice and support on complex cases.
• Ensure proper reporting and investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses in accordance with statutory responsibilities.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills Required

• Chartered Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) achieved through a degree-level qualification or industry qualification and interview route.
• Minimum of ten years' experience in a senior role within the specialist field(s).
• Experience in influencing strategic planning and effective people management.
• Strong presentation skills (oral and written) and experience in procurement and contract management.
• Previous experience working for a Local Authority

How to Apply: If you're interested in applying, please submit your CV now and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.