A client within the Public Sector based in Greater Manchester is currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Manager to join their team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full time, temporary position with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a complex, multi-site public facing environment.
The Role
The key purpose of the role is to lead the corporate Health & Safety function, ensuring compliance with legislation and the promotion of a strong safety culture across the Council.
Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Leading the development and implementation of corporate Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Managing the Health & Safety service including Advisors and Occupational Health contracts.
• Overseeing accident/incident investigations including RIDDOR reporting.
• Supporting senior leaders and managers to understand and discharge their H&S responsibilities.
• Delivering training, audits and reports, and representing the Council at internal and external forums.
The Candidate
To be considered for this role you will require NEBOSH Level 7 (or equivalent substantial H&S experience) together with significant experience in Health & Safety management within local government or a similar multi-site public service environment.
The below skills would be beneficial for the role:
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with experience managing professional teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deliver training and present to varied audiences.
• Experience of liaising with regulators and external stakeholders in a senior capacity.
The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £350 per day Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £280 per day PAYE).
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amy at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed)
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.
Also, if this role is not of interest to you, but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.
Referral Bonus
If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details, or forward these details to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period