Overview
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Job Title: Corporate Health and Safety Manager
Job ref: 25/CSG/13
Job type: Permanent
Location: Enniskillen or Omagh
Salary: PO3; SCP 34-37; £43,693 - £46,731
Quantity of Posts Available: 1
Closing date: Monday 06 Oct 2025 12:00
Reports to: Head of Corporate and Strategic Services
Responsible to: Director of Corporate Services and Governance
Location: The post will be located at the Council’s Office in Enniskillen or Omagh. The postholder will be expected to travel between Enniskillen and Omagh to meet the needs and requirements of the service.
Hours of Work: The normal working week is 37 hours, Monday to Friday, with possible work outside these hours on occasions.
Key Objectives
The Corporate Health & Safety Manager will assist the Head of Policy and Strategic Services in delivering an effective and proactive Corporate Health and Safety service to the Council.
* Provide a comprehensive advisory service to the Chief Executive and Directors, all Directorates and their employees on matters affecting health and safety at work, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety at Work legislation in line with the Council’s Health and Safety policy and procedures.
* Audit, monitor and evaluate health and safety practices and procedures within the Council and report outcomes to the Corporate Leadership Team (CLT).
* Assist Managers in maintaining control of health and safety hazards in the workplace and promote a culture of safe working practices.
* Collaborate with the Corporate Leadership Team, Heads of Service and the Health & Safety Committee to deliver coordinated health and safety activities with effective performance standards and procedures.
* Support compliance with the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 and relevant statutory provisions by fulfilling the role of competent person under the Management of Health and Safety at Work (NI) Regulations 2000.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Service Development and Review: support the Head of Service in developing, implementing and delivering corporate health and safety priorities in line with legislation, duty of care, Corporate Strategy, Community Plan and H&S policy.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practice and developments in workplace health and safety legislation and provide guidance to senior staff and managers.
* Monitor the effectiveness of health and safety activities across Council departments and report findings to Directors to ensure statutory compliance and promotion of best practice.
* Provide regular health and safety performance reports to the Corporate Leadership Team.
* Ensure up-to-date health and safety information is contained on the intranet and staff notice boards, including outcomes from initiatives.
* Promote the Health and Safety function and policy to all staff.
* Lead on regular reviews and revisions to the Corporate Health and Safety Policy.
* Stand in for the Emergency Planning Officer in their absence, as required.
Advisory
* Inform the Council and CLT about implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation; evaluate options, make recommendations and develop action plans for compliance.
* Interpret and advise on implementation of legislation, performance standards, codes of practice and safe systems of work, including PPE.
* Attend the Council’s Health and Safety Advisory Group and departmental sub-committees; contribute to a positive health and safety culture.
* Facilitate and assist with public events and promotions managed or sponsored by the Council, including out-of-hours work when required.
* Participate in consultations with Trade Union Reps/Representatives of Employee Safety on health, safety, fire and welfare issues.
Service Delivery
* Manage the Corporate Health and Safety Officer on a day-to-day basis.
* Implement and maintain management information systems to analyse health and safety statistics, identify trends, and report findings.
* Prepare an annual Health and Safety Inspection Schedule for all Council buildings and activities.
* Ensure detailed accident/incident investigations and reports are carried out in accordance with legislation; monitor and investigate incidents and respond to serious incidents/out-of-hours emergencies.
* Use delegated authority to stop work if there is a serious and imminent risk, issue corrective actions and set health and safety standards.
* Coordinate risk assessment activity across the Council and assist managers to investigate accidents and near misses.
* Collaborate with Human Resources to identify health and safety training needs and coordinate appropriate training.
* Develop and run health and safety initiatives to improve culture.
* Liaise with bodies such as the Health & Safety Executive NI, NI Fire Service, PSNI and other organisations; report as required under NI regulations.
* Work with Insurance staff to ensure progress of any injury claims.
General
* Comply with all Health and Safety at Work legislation and the Council’s policies and procedures.
* Comply with the Council’s policies including Employee Code of Conduct and Working Relationship Protocol.
* Maintain records as required by public access laws and data protection regulations.
* Work proactively to enhance the Council’s image and keep up to date with development opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) level 6 qualification in Occupational Safety and Health and Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). The successful candidate will be required to obtain Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) within 12 months of appointment. Progression beyond the minimum salary point will be conditional on achieving Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).
AND Three years’ experience of working in a health and safety function within a large and complex organisation, working closely with senior management.
Evidence of
* Providing high-level advice and guidance on organisational health, safety and fire matters, legislation and safe working practices
* Leading and coordinating a comprehensive controls assurance framework for health and safety issues
* Auditing, monitoring and evaluating health and safety practices
Access to a form of transport to meet the needs of the post.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of working in a local government setting and/or with elected representatives.
The above criteria may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Government Relations Services
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