Health & Safety Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; Southmoor; Sur place; GBP 65 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid Working

Immediate Start Available

Bi-weekly Pay

Résumé du poste

Dorset Council is seeking a seasoned Health & Safety Manager to lead its corporate Health & Safety Service. You will guide strategy, manage the Health & Safety Team, and advise senior management to ensure compliance with legislation and best practice across the council and partner entities.

The role offers hybrid working, with 2 days per week in Dorchester, and an immediate start for an ongoing interim contract with bi-weekly pay.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of working towards Chartered Health & Safety Practitioner status.

Responsabilités

• Oversee Health & Safety Team to deliver exceptional service.
• Formulate and execute Health & Safety strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Provide strategic counsel to senior managers and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Governance

Audits & investigations

Training & coaching

Policy development

Health & safety knowledge

Wellbeing initiatives

Formation

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health

Description du poste

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager – Ongoing Interim Contract

Location: Dorchester

Rate: £350 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)

Contract: Temporary Ongoing Contract

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 Days Per Week in Dorchester

Pay: Bi-weekly

Summary

Dorset Council is in search of a seasoned Health & Safety Manager to spearhead its corporate Health & Safety Service. This pivotal leadership position involves steering strategic health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across the Council and its partner entities. The role requires managing the Health & Safety Team, offering expert advice to senior management, overseeing governance and assurance processes, and fostering a robust health, safety, and wellbeing culture within the organization. This position presents a unique opportunity to shape corporate strategy, drive service enhancements, and ensure compliance with statutory and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the Health & Safety Team to deliver exceptional service.
• Formulate and execute Health & Safety strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Offer strategic counsel and professional support to senior managers and stakeholders.
• Lead governance, performance reporting, and corporate assurance for Health & Safety.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate health and safety risks across the Council.
• Develop and sustain effective audit, inspection, and assurance frameworks.
• Monitor legislative changes and evaluate their impact on Council operations.
• Conduct investigations into serious incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Collaborate with external regulators and enforcement authorities as needed.
• Foster organizational ownership of health, safety, and wellbeing through coaching and engagement.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to managers and staff.
• Support broader People & Workforce initiatives and organizational transformation programs.
• Engage actively with trade unions, service managers, and stakeholders on health and safety issues.
• Attend and lead relevant internal and external meetings and governance forums.
• Contribute to corporate risk management strategies.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Inspire, motivate, and develop the Health & Safety Team.
• Establish clear objectives and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and development activities.
• Advocate for innovation, service improvement, and cultural change.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Support staff wellbeing and continuous professional development.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent professional qualification.
• Evidence of working towards Chartered Health & Safety Practitioner status.
• Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• Extensive post-qualification Health & Safety experience, ideally in a large organization.
• Proven experience in leading Health & Safety services and teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in conducting audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• Experience in delivering training and coaching to managers.
• Experience in leading service improvement and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience in the Public Sector or Local Government.
• Experience advising senior leadership teams and elected members.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (or nearing completion).
• Experience managing Health & Safety within complex multi-service organizations.

What's on Offer?

• £350 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)
• Ongoing Interim Contract
• Hybrid Working
• 2 Days Per Week in Dorchester
• Immediate Start Available
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to lead a key corporate Health & Safety function.
• Strategic leadership role with significant organizational impact.
• Exposure to governance, transformation, risk management, and wellbeing initiatives.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience as a Health & Safety Manager, Head of Health & Safety, Health & Safety Business Partner, Corporate Health & Safety Manager, Senior Health & Safety Advisor, Health & Safety Lead, Health & Wellbeing Manager, or Occupational Safety Manager.