Health & Safety Manager 5276026

Triumph Consultants Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to deliver an effective management system across the Council in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidate will oversee health and safety policies, lead a team, and ensure compliance with legal requirements, fostering a strong safety culture. Must have a NEBOSH Diploma and project management experience. This role offers up to £40.70 per hour and is initially a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in managing a team of health and safety staff.
• Experience working within a unionised environment.
• Proven success of obtaining senior management buy-in.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health and Safety Support team, providing advice to managers.
• Oversee health and safety policies and accident management.
• Promote a strong safety culture and encourage best practice.

Skills

Team leadership

High level of oral and written skills

Project management

Ability to resolve complex safety issues

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

What\u2019s involved with this role: Health & Safety Manager 5276026

Location: Stoke 5276026

Pay: Up to \u00a340.70 per hour PAYE (Provisional pay rate - to be confirmed)

Contract: 6 months initial contract

The role

To deliver an effective health and safety management system across the Council, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and supporting the wellbeing of employees, contractors, and the public.

Key accountabilities

• Lead the Health and Safety Support team, providing advice and guidance to managers.
• Oversee health and safety policies, accident management, wellbeing initiatives, and problem-solving.
• Support and coach managers to improve team performance and maintain a customer-focused approach.
• Promote a strong safety culture by linking values, behaviours, and leadership.
• Manage Service Level Agreements with Directorates and schools to ensure consistent delivery.
• Create a safe and healthy workplace that supports both physical and mental wellbeing.
• Encourage best practice in health and safety and gain commitment to continuous improvement.

Key criteria

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent
• Project management experience
• Proven success of obtaining senior management buy-in to the health and safety agenda in the context of facilitating the overall business plans.
• Ability to deal with very complex safety issues and find intelligent solutions to resolve them
• Advising senior management how to resolve complex and serious health and safety issues
• High level of oral and written skills
• Relevant experience in managing a team of health and safety staff
• Working within a unionised environment and negotiating regularly with Trade Unions

How to apply

• Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application.
• Submit your CV in Word format.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basisarly submission is recommended.

Job Ref: Stoke 5276026

Notes

Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated, all roles are technically temporary; opening assignments can be extended by clients and may become permanent.

Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for.