Health and Safety Manager

Colbern Limited; Bexleyheath; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Health and Safety Manager to lead their health and safety strategy. This role requires a strong understanding of health & safety legislation and experience in implementing policies within large organizations. The manager will ensure compliance, provide direction, and support the health & safety team. Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and have excellent leadership and analytical skills. This position requires a minimum of 2 days per week in office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 days in office required.
• Experience in public sector health & safety strategies.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage health & safety strategy for the Council.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.
• Provide strategic advice on health & safety priorities.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

CMIOSH or equivalent

Health & Safety Management understanding

Strategic Health & Safety development experience

Excellent relationship management skills

Analytical problem solving

Education

NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ6 – Level 6

Job description

Our client is looking for an experienced Interim Health and Safety Manager

Minimum 2 days in office.

Qualifications / Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ6 – Level 6 or equivalent qualification.
• CMIOSH or equivalent with evidence of on-going CPD or non-qualified member with significant comparable experience.
• A clear understanding of the principles of effective Health & Safety Management.
• Experience of developing and implementing health, safety and compliance strategies, policy and procedures within the public sector or a large organisation incorporating a total risk management approach.

Responsibilities

To act as the professional lead and competent person for the organisation as required under Health & Safety legislation. This will include providing strategic direction to the Council and leading the Corporate Health & Safety Team in the provision of competent advice, assistance and assurance to the Council.

To determine Council priorities that ensure the health, safety and well-being of staff & customers. To help direct and monitor compliance with legislation, associated standards and agreed targets. To support the development, and delivery of strategic and operational Health & Safety Management across the Council including schools and housing.

To maintain professional awareness of factors that may impact the Council and to proactively support in the effective management of the Health & Safety risk to the organisation.

To lead, direct and manage complex projects designed to ensure effective Health & Safety risk management practices.

Accountabilities

1. To determine the Council’s strategic health & safety priorities and objectives and ensure that these are delivered to the highest standard via the leadership of a professional and competent Health & Safety team.
2. To provide strategic and operational advice on all health & safety matters, identify strategic and operational implications, determine key priorities and define, set and deliver the annual health & safety action plan to ensure organisational compliance.
3. To review, revise as necessary and maintain the Corporate Health and Safety Policy, to provide guidance notes and codes of practice in support of the policy and to lead activities, workshops, etc to ensure the Policy is brought to the attention of staff.
4. To lead the operationalisation of the health & safety agenda, responding to new and emerging health & safety issues as required, and maintain an overview of the wider health & safety landscape, representing the Council as necessary, on national, regional and local bodies to influence developments, recognise potential impacts, and highlight issues to senior management and / or Elected Members.
5. To design, promote and embed robust health & safety risk management across the Council. To evaluate compliance through efficient auditing and monitoring of systems to improve standards.
6. To lead on identifying the health & safety implications of legislative changes and best practice ensuring Council compliance.
7. To provide expert advice on complex technical and managerial queries and establish policies and procedures to support Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, Deputy Directors, senior managers and staff in the interpretation of wide-ranging legislation and implementation of compliance standards.
8. To provide and coordinate health & safety expert advice across the full range of Council services, including schools, housing, commissioning and procurement processes to secure quality, efficient practice, and customer satisfaction.
9. To develop robust collaborative working relationships through joint and partnership working and sharing information, including developing procedures, attending management meetings and liaising with external agencies, including enforcement agencies, to ensure a consistent approach.
10. To ensure effective consultation and strategic engagement with Elected Members, the Corporate Leadership Team, and senior management teams through the provision of reports and other information and being lead adviser within strategic groups and committees.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expert knowledge of current and impending issues in health, safety and risk management fields.
• Excellent awareness of health & safety statutory requirements, national and corporate policies and legislation, organisational obligations and implications of variations in service delivery models.
• Knowledge of the complex political and democratic processes within local government, together with an understanding of the relationships with other local authorities and statutory bodies.
• Highly developed relationship management skills delivered through effective leadership, and influencing skills to deal effectively and professionally with a variety of people at all levels to embed a positive health & safety culture.
• Successful track record of planning, development and implementation of health & safety management systems in medium to large, complex organisations.
• Ability to successfully navigate conflict whilst, developing and maintaining constructive relationships.
• Able to analyse and resolve complex issues, balancing organisational risk with business needs.
• Able to understand and interpret health & safety legislation and information, collate, interpret and use research and statistical data, draw conclusions and recommend actions and to make such information understandable across various audiences.
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• The ability to be proportionate is key.

Colbern Limited is an equal opportunities employer.