Job Advert – Interim Head of Health & Safety (Assets Directorate – Wiltshire based Council) Client: Wiltshire based Council Job Title: Interim Head of Health & Safety – Assets Directorate Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire (Hybrid – 50% office-based) Contract: Temporary (Interim) Pay Rate: £360 per day Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 / £270 PAYE Start Date: ASAP About the Role: Our Council client is seeking a highly skilled Interim Head of Health & Safety to provide strategic leadership across its corporate health and safety services, overseeing key transformation projects and ensuring regulatory compliance across a complex and high-risk portfolio. This is a pivotal leadership role within the Assets Directorate, requiring you to act as the Council’s Competent Person, reporting to the Chief Executive and managing all health and safety matters that affect council staff, public users, schools, and commissioned services. Key Responsibilities:Lead the council’s health and safety strategy, systems, and governance frameworkAct as Competent Person and primary advisor to the Chief ExecutiveOversee a multidisciplinary advisory team and drive improvements across key servicesManage corporate compliance with statutory regulations including the H&S at Work Act, Fire Safety Order, COSHH, and moreDeliver high-quality advice, audits, risk assessments, and critical incident responsesLead on the development and rollout of a new corporate health and safety software platformManage key contracts and budgets including those for training and reasonable adjustmentsRepresent the Council in engagement with HSE, Fire Services, and regulatory bodiesPromote a strong health, safety, and well-being culture through training and organisational engagementContribute to the Public Health and Public Protection Extended Leadership TeamEssential Experience & Qualifications:CMIOSH (Chartered Membership of IOSH)Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior-level health and safety leadership roleProven record influencing strategic planning and delivering service improvementStrong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and corporate governanceEffective leadership and change management capabilitiesHigh-level communication and presentation skillsExperience with training development, stakeholder engagement, and budget oversightExperience responding to critical incidents and overseeing audit complianceFull UK driving licence and access to transport – ability to travel across WiltshireWillingness to work flexible and unsocial hours where required How to Apply: If this sounds like your next challenge, or you'd like to learn more about similar interim leadership roles, please contact James Glover on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)