3 months contract with local authorities
Interim Head of Health & Safety – Assets Directorate
We are in search of an outstanding leader and Health and Safety practitioner to serve as our interim strategic lead for the corporate Health and Safety service at Wiltshire Council, and advance key projects. This role, based in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, offers a hybrid working arrangement with a 50% office working requirement. As part of the One Council initiative, you will be responsible for maintaining the corporate health and safety governance structure, managing key risks and systems, leading a small advisory team, and developing the health and safety service to ensure the safety of our staff and customers. Additionally, you will act as the Competent Person on behalf of the Council and be the lead advisor to the organization and the Chief Executive as the statutory duty holder. The ideal candidate will be a specialist in health and safety law and practice, hold Chartered Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH), and possess up-to-date knowledge relating to health and safety interventions. The Council is currently implementing an improvement plan, including the imminent launch of a new software platform, to enhance governance and assurance as part of a comprehensive review of the service. We are looking for an excellent communicator with the ability to provide clear advice and guidance, deliver training, and influence the entire organization by building and maintaining positive and productive working relationships with a wide range of internal stakeholders.
Requirements
Requirements:
* Specialist in health and safety law and practice
* Chartered Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
* Up-to-date knowledge relating to health and safety interventions