Health & Safety Manager 5276026

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

Job summary

A consulting firm in Stoke-on-Trent seeks a Health & Safety Manager to deliver an effective management system ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Candidates must have a NEBOSH Diploma and proven experience in managing health and safety teams. Strong project management, communication, and leadership skills are essential. The role offers up to £40.70 per hour on a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing health and safety teams.
• Delivering health and safety systems.
• Advising senior management on health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Health and Safety Support team, providing advice to managers.
• Oversee health and safety policies and accident management.
• Create a safe and healthy workplace supporting employee wellbeing.

Skills

Project management

Negotiating in a unionised environment

Strong communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Manager 5276026, Stoke. Up to £40.70 per hour PAYE. Provisional pay rate - TBC. 6 months initial contract.

To apply for this role, candidates must hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), have proven experience managing health and safety teams, delivering H&S systems, and advising senior management. You should be skilled in project management, negotiating in a unionised environment, resolving complex health and safety issues, and promoting a positive safety culture while supporting employee wellbeing. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Role purpose

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 responsibilities

• 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 basis—early submission is recommended.