Head of Health & Saftey

Job Advert – Interim Head of Health & Safety (Assets Directorate – Wiltshire based Council)

Client: Wiltshire based Council
Job Title: Interim Head of Health & Safety – Assets Directorate
Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire (Hybrid – 50% office-based)
Contract: Temporary (Interim)
Pay Rate: £360 per day Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 / £270 PAYE 
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role: Our Council client is seeking a highly skilled Interim Head of Health & Safety to provide strategic leadership across its corporate health and safety services, overseeing key transformation projects and ensuring regulatory compliance across a complex and high-risk portfolio.
This is a pivotal leadership role within the Assets Directorate, requiring you to act as the Council’s Competent Person, reporting to the Chief Executive and managing all health and safety matters that affect council staff, public users, schools, and commissioned services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the council’s health and safety strategy, systems, and governance framework
• Act as Competent Person and primary advisor to the Chief Executive
• Oversee a multidisciplinary advisory team and drive improvements across key services
• Manage corporate compliance with statutory regulations including the H&S at Work Act, Fire Safety Order, COSHH, and more
• Deliver high-quality advice, audits, risk assessments, and critical incident responses
• Lead on the development and rollout of a new corporate health and safety software platform
• Manage key contracts and budgets including those for training and reasonable adjustments
• Represent the Council in engagement with HSE, Fire Services, and regulatory bodies
• Promote a strong health, safety, and well-being culture through training and organisational engagement
• Contribute to the Public Health and Public Protection Extended Leadership Team

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

• CMIOSH (Chartered Membership of IOSH)
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior-level health and safety leadership role
• Proven record influencing strategic planning and delivering service improvement
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and corporate governance
• Effective leadership and change management capabilities
• High-level communication and presentation skills
• Experience with training development, stakeholder engagement, and budget oversight
• Experience responding to critical incidents and overseeing audit compliance
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport – ability to travel across Wiltshire
• Willingness to work flexible and unsocial hours where required

How to Apply: If this sounds like your next challenge, or you'd like to learn more about similar interim leadership roles, please contact James Glover on
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