Health & Safety Manager – Ongoing Interim Contract

Summary

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.
  
  

Essential

• 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.
  
  

Desirable

• 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?

• £350 - £450 per day (Inside IR35)
  
  


• 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.