Senior Safety & Compliance Leader – Flexible Working

South Buckinghamshire; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Senior Operational Safety and Compliance Officer to lead health, safety and compliance across Waste and Street Scene Services in Buckinghamshire. This high-profile role ensures operations are safe, compliant and aligned with best practice, providing expert advice and assurance on risks and safe working practices.

You will collaborate with service managers, contractors and partners to drive safety improvements, governance and performance reporting, developing

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and commitment to professional development.
• Proven leadership in health, safety, compliance and risk management within a large organisation.
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational safety, compliance and service improvement programmes from inception to delivery.
• Provide expert advice on health, safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Embed safety, environmental and regulatory considerations into service planning and projects.
• Develop policies and improvement plans aligned to priorities.
• Monitor compliance performance and drive corrective actions.
• Establish governance, reporting on compliance, risks and milestones.
• Produce dashboards and presentations for senior management.
• Lead investigations into incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Undertake audits and inspections to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to promote safe practices and risk management.
• Analyse complex data to identify trends and improve safety outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Risk management

Compliance governance

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH membership

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Senior Operational Safety and Compliance Officer to lead health, safety and compliance across Waste and Street Scene Services in Buckinghamshire. This high-profile role ensures operations are safe, compliant and aligned with best practice, providing expert advice and assurance on risks and safe working practices.

You will collaborate with service managers, contractors and partners to drive safety improvements, governance and performance reporting, developing