Interim Corporate Health & Safety Manager
£40+ per hour Umbrella (Inside IR35)
3 Months Initially (with potential extension)
Warwick District Council | Hybrid Working
What will you do?
·Lead and manage all aspects of the Council's Corporate Health and Safety function, ensuring a safe, compliant, and positive working environment across all services.
·Act as the Council's Principal Health & Safety lead-providing expert advice, guidance, and oversight to senior management, staff, and contractors.
·Oversee and monitor all occupational health and safety management systems, including statutory compliance across all Council buildings and operations.
·Manage fire safety and emergency procedures, including risk mitigation and coordination of regular drills.
·Lead and deliver health & safety audits, inspections, and interventions-supporting service areas to implement effective risk control measures.
·Investigate incidents, near misses, and official notifications (e.g., asbestos, legionella, pressure vessels), ensuring corrective action and risk mitigation are implemented.
·Prepare and present reports to Members, Committees, Trade Unions, and senior stakeholders on health and safety performance, risks, and priorities.
·Lead training, briefings, and awareness programmes to drive a culture of safety and wellbeing across the organisation.
What do you need?
To be successful in your application for this role, you'll need to demonstrate the following through your CV and interview:
·UK Resident
·Degree qualified and NEBOSH certified (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety.
·Significant experience (minimum 5 years) delivering corporate health and safety within local government or public sector organisations.
·Proven track record of interpreting and applying health and safety legislation in a practical, risk-based way.
·Strong experience of leading audits, advising senior leaders, and liaising with committees or elected members.
·Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills-able to engage confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
·Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
·Confident IT user with experience across MS Office and health and safety systems (e.g., AssessNet).
·A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
·A flexible approach, with the ability to respond to incidents and attend meetings outside standard hours if required.
What to do next?
This is a key interim position offering the chance to make a direct impact on corporate health and safety performance across Warwick District Council.
To avoid missing out, please apply today with a copy of your CV before Friday 14th November.