Interim Health & Safety Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting interim opportunity awaits within a forward-thinking local authority. The role of Health & Safety Manager is crucial, acting as the lead competent person for health and safety matters. This position involves providing expert advice to senior executives and ensuring compliance with critical regulations, including fire safety and building safety. The successful candidate will lead initiatives that promote safe working practices, thereby ensuring the well-being of all staff and service users. If you are passionate about health and safety and have a proven track record in a similar role, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in health and safety at a senior level.
• Experience in writing and implementing safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead on health and safety matters for council buildings.
• Advise on compliance with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Emergency Planning

Policy Implementation

Legislation Awareness

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma (Level 6)

Job description

Exciting Interim opportunity with a Herts based Local Authority. Currently my client are in the market for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to be the Council's lead appointed competent person (Regulation 7 of the Management of health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999) for health and safety for the Council providing competent advice to the Chief Executive, Directors and the organisation.

To support and advise the Executive Director (Resident Services and Climate Change) in their duty to be the 'Responsible Person' for the purposes of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and the 'Accountable Person' for the purposes of the Building Safety Act 2022 and any subsequent legislation.

Leading on all health and safety matters relating to council buildings, safe working practices of employees and contractors, enabling the Council to fulfil its duty of care and statutory obligations with regard to health, safety and wellbeing of all staff, services users and all those affected by the Council's undertaking.

Requirements:

• NEBOSH National Diploma (Level 6) in Occupational Health and Safety or similar
• Experience in writing, implementing, monitoring and communicating plans, policies, procedures and guidance
• Proven track record of achievement of working at a senior level in local authority or similar related organisation
• High level of awareness and evidence of good practice of Health & Safety legislation, Building Safety Compliance and CDM legislation
• Knowledge of major emergency (Civil Contingencies Act) including the roles of key first responders and supporting agencies, and organisation.
• Knowledge of business continuity and planning

For more information please apply with a copy of your CV.