Senior Health & Safety Leader (Hybrid)

Elmbridge; Ewell; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working (up to 3 days from 1‑

Flexi-time

Professional subscriptions

Discounted health scheme

Job summary

Tandridge District Council is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to act as the Council’s principal adviser, shaping policy, standards and assurance across the organisation. You will lead risk-based audits, coordinate incident reporting and investigations, monitor performance, and provide clear assurance to the Extended Management Team and Health and Safety Forum.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and a track record in local government settings, with excellent

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification.
• CertIOSH or eligibility to achieve within a defined period; CMIOSH desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and practical application.
• Experience developing policies, conducting audits/inspections, supporting investigations and improving risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Confident to advise and influence senior leaders with excellent written/verbal communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of the Council’s corporate health and safety policy, standards, procedures and management arrangements.
• Coordinate corporate risk-assessment activity and deliver a risk-based programme of audits, inspections and assurance reviews.
• Oversee accident, incident, near-miss and occupational ill-health reporting; support investigations; and coordinate RIDDOR reporting where required.
• Monitor performance, trends and emerging risks and provide assurance reports and recommendations to the Extended Management Team and Health and Safety Forum.
• Provide corporate oversight on statutory property compliance and contractor arrangements with operational managers.
• Work with HR and service managers to identify training needs and deliver briefings and learning.
• Contribute specialist advice to organisational change and Local Government Reorganisation, including harmonised policies and governance.

Skills

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

CertIOSH

CMIOSH desirable

UK H&S legislation knowledge

audits & inspections experience

advising senior leaders

relationship management

Job description

Tandridge District Council is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Manager to act as the Council’s principal adviser, shaping policy, standards and assurance across the organisation. You will lead risk-based audits, coordinate incident reporting and investigations, monitor performance, and provide clear assurance to the Extended Management Team and Health and Safety Forum.

The role requires strong knowledge of UK H&S legislation and a track record in local government settings, with excellent