Health & Safety Manager

JoRecruitment Limited; Chatham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Chatham is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety laws. The role involves developing policies, creating training programs, and promoting a culture of safety. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in health and safety management and the ability to manage data related to occupational health and safety. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £44,246 to £50,076, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety management.
• Ability to create and implement health and safety policies.
• Experience in training staff on health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Council’s competent person for health and safety law.
• Ensure safe systems of work and promote health and safety compliance.
• Develop corporate health and safety policies and training.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Data Analysis

Occupational Health & Safety Knowledge

Training Development

Job description

JOB TITLE : Health & Safety Manager

JOB TYPE : Permanent

PRIMARY INDUSTRY : Personnel

ADDITIONAL INDUSTRIES : Consulting & Management & Public Sector

PRECISE LOCATION : Chatham

DISPLAY LOCATION : Chatham

SALARY : £44,246 to £50,076

START DATE : ASAP

DURATION : Permanent

JOB DETAILS :

Working on behalf of a local authority we are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager on a permanent basis. Salary £44,246 to £50,076 depending on experience. Reports to Head of Employee Relations. The post holder will be permanently based at Chatham, although they may be expected to work at any location across Medway.

Main purpose of the job :

• Act as the Council’s competent person and expert to enable the Council to meet the requirements of health and safety (H&S) law.
• Ensure that safe systems of work are in place and that the expertise and profile of Occupational H&S is strengthened in all areas.
• Create a culture of H&S awareness and promotion, compliance and continuous improvement whilst minimising accident / incident occurrence and reducing reportable accidents / incidents.
• Develop and produce corporate Occupational H&S Policies and bespoke training for employees and managers using up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practice, working closely with others in the HR service.
• Manage and analyse data related to occupational H&S, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of…