Strategic Health & Safety Leader — Interim, Hybrid

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

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.