Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a proactive and motivated team at the heart of the Council’s efforts to ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety across all services, schools, council-owned companies, and partner organisations. As the Council’s lead expert in Health & Safety, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a forward-thinking, risk-based compliance strategy that drives continuous improvement and supports a strong, positive safety culture. You will lead the development and implementation of policies, training, and compliance frameworks, while providing expert advice on legislation, risk management, and best practices. The role involves overseeing statutory compliance, analysing performance data, and leading investigations and service reviews to identify and implement improvements. You will also assess strategic and financial risks, ensuring that senior leaders are well-informed and that the Council’s interests are protected. Collaboration is key, and you will work closely with internal teams and external partners to promote best practices, support compliance, and respond to emerging risks. You will report to senior leadership and governance bodies, lead self-assessments, maintain accreditations, and build partnerships with other local authorities to share knowledge and tackle shared challenges. As a team leader within the Compliance & Assurance Service, you will help shape an innovative and effective service that champions excellence in Health & Safety. We are looking for a positive and confident self-starter to join our team. For an informal discussion please contact Nicola Smith - Nicola.Smith@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information. Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £12.60 per hour for all contracted hours. For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.