Senior Health & Safety Manager, Public Sector

Tandridge District Council; Limpsfield; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working

Professional subscription

Discounted health scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Tandridge District Council in Oxted, Surrey, is seeking an experienced Corporate Health and Safety Manager to drive policy, risk-based audits and learning. You will advise senior leaders, oversee RIDDOR reporting and ensure compliance across services.

Flexible working options (up to three days at home) are available with on-site parking and access to pension schemes. This role offers an important strategic safety function within a supportive One Team culture.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or equivalent occupational health and safety qualification.
• Proven ability to develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Experience in audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments.
• Strong written and verbal communication with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and review of corporate health and safety policy and standards.
• Coordinate risk assessments and a programme of audits, inspections and assurance reviews.
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations and RIDDOR where required.
• Monitor performance, trends and provide assurance reports to leadership.
• Provide oversight on property compliance and contractor arrangements.
• Collaborate with HR to identify training and deliver learning.
• Contribute specialist advice during organisational change and LG reorganisation.

Skills

Leadership

Policy development

Audits & assurance

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Education

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

CertIOSH

CMIOSH

Job description

Tandridge District Council in Oxted, Surrey, is seeking an experienced Corporate Health and Safety Manager to drive policy, risk-based audits and learning. You will advise senior leaders, oversee RIDDOR reporting and ensure compliance across services.

Flexible working options (up to three days at home) are available with on-site parking and access to pension schemes. This role offers an important strategic safety function within a supportive One Team culture.