Health & Safety Manager

Civic Recruitment Limited; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Immediate start

Bi-weekly pay

Leadership role

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a seasoned Health & Safety Manager to lead its corporate Health & Safety Service, steering strategic health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across the Council and its partner entities.

This pivotal role manages the Health & Safety Team, provides expert advice to senior management, oversees governance and assurance, and fosters a robust health, safety and wellbeing culture. Hybrid working with two days per week in Dorchester and immediate start available.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent.
• Evidence of working towards Chartered Health & Safety Practitioner status.
• Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• Extensive post-qualification Health & Safety experience, ideally in a large organization.
• Proven experience in leading Health & Safety services and teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in conducting audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• Experience in delivering training and coaching to managers.
• Experience in leading service improvement and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in the Public Sector or Local Government.
• Experience advising senior leadership teams and elected members.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (or nearing completion).
• Experience managing Health & Safety within complex multi-service organizations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the Health & Safety Team to deliver exceptional service.
• Formulate and execute Health & Safety strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Offer strategic counsel and professional support to senior managers and stakeholders.
• Lead governance, performance reporting, and corporate assurance for Health & Safety.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate health and safety risks across the Council.
• Develop and sustain effective audit, inspection, and assurance frameworks.
• Monitor legislative changes and evaluate their impact on Council operations.
• Conduct investigations into serious incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Collaborate with external regulators and enforcement authorities as needed.
• Foster organizational ownership of health, safety, and wellbeing through coaching and engagement.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to managers and staff.
• Support broader People & Workforce initiatives and organizational transformation programs.
• Engage actively with trade unions, service managers, and stakeholders on health and safety issues.
• Attend and lead relevant internal and external meetings and governance forums.
• Contribute to corporate risk management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Auditing & investigations

Regulatory compliance

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health

Chartered IOSH status (or nearing)

GCSEs including English & Maths

Job description

Dorchester, United Kingdom | Posted on 24/09/2026

• City Dorchester
• Province Dorset
• Country United Kingdom
• Postal Code DT1

About Us

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager – Ongoing Interim Contract

Location: Dorchester

Contract: Temporary Ongoing Contract

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 Days Per Week in Dorchester

Summary

Dorset Council is in search of a seasoned Health & Safety Manager to spearhead its corporate Health & Safety Service. This pivotal leadership position involves steering strategic health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives across the Council and its partner entities. The role requires managing the Health & Safety Team, offering expert advice to senior management, overseeing governance and assurance processes, and fostering a robust health, safety, and wellbeing culture within the organization. This position presents a unique opportunity to shape corporate strategy, drive service enhancements, and ensure compliance with statutory and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the Health & Safety Team to deliver exceptional service.
• Formulate and execute Health & Safety strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Offer strategic counsel and professional support to senior managers and stakeholders.
• Lead governance, performance reporting, and corporate assurance for Health & Safety.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate health and safety risks across the Council.
• Develop and sustain effective audit, inspection, and assurance frameworks.
• Monitor legislative changes and evaluate their impact on Council operations.
• Conduct investigations into serious incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Collaborate with external regulators and enforcement authorities as needed.
• Foster organizational ownership of health, safety, and wellbeing through coaching and engagement.
• Provide training, guidance, and support to managers and staff.
• Support broader People & Workforce initiatives and organizational transformation programs.
• Engage actively with trade unions, service managers, and stakeholders on health and safety issues.
• Attend and lead relevant internal and external meetings and governance forums.
• Contribute to corporate risk management strategies.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Inspire, motivate, and develop the Health & Safety Team.
• Establish clear objectives and performance expectations.
• Conduct performance management, coaching, and development activities.
• Advocate for innovation, service improvement, and cultural change.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive work environment.
• Support staff wellbeing and continuous professional development.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent professional qualification.
• Evidence of working towards Chartered Health & Safety Practitioner status.
• Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
• Extensive post-qualification Health & Safety experience, ideally in a large organization.
• Proven experience in leading Health & Safety services and teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Proficiency in conducting audits, inspections, and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practices.
• Experience in delivering training and coaching to managers.
• Experience in leading service improvement and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in the Public Sector or Local Government.
• Experience advising senior leadership teams and elected members.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (or nearing completion).
• Experience managing Health & Safety within complex multi-service organizations.

What's on Offer?

• Ongoing Interim Contract
• Hybrid Working
• 2 Days Per Week in Dorchester
• Immediate Start Available
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to lead a key corporate Health & Safety function.
• Strategic leadership role with significant organizational impact.
• Exposure to governance, transformation, risk management, and wellbeing initiatives.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience as a Health & Safety Manager, Head of Health & Safety, Health & Safety Business Partner, Corporate Health & Safety Manager, Senior Health & Safety Advisor, Health & Safety Lead, Health & Wellbeing Manager, or Occupational Safety Manager.