About the Role
Bury Council is seeking a proactive and experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the development and delivery of a best-in-class health and safety culture across the organisation. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, responsible for ensuring robust governance, compliance, and continuous improvement in all aspects of health and safety management.
You will act as the Council's professional lead for health and safety, playing a pivotal role in their 10 year 'Let's do it' Strategy. Shaping policy, driving behavioural change, and supporting services to deliver safe and healthy environments for staff, residents, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive health and safety framework, including policies, procedures, and systems.
* Provide expert advice and assurance to senior officers and elected members on health and safety risks and mitigation strategies.
* Oversee risk assessments, audits, training programmes, and compliance reporting across all Council services.
* Manage the Council's Occupational Health provision and represent Bury in AGMA forums.
* Lead investigations into incidents and ensure appropriate corrective and preventative actions are taken.
* Design and deliver engaging health and safety training and communications.
* Support managers and teams with practical guidance and coaching on health and safety matters.
* Promote a proactive safety culture aligned with the Council's "Let's Do It" values.
About You
We're looking for a confident and credible leader with:
* A recognised health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
* Proven experience in leading health and safety in a complex organisation, ideally within the public sector.
* Experience and knowledge of CDM and Fire Safety regulations.
* Strong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
* A solution-focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
* Experience in managing Occupational Health contracts and performance.
* Ability to train, coach and mentor staff to build capability and drive service excellence.
* Commitment to diversity, inclusion and the Council's values.
Why Bury?
Bury Council is on an ambitious journey of transformation. We are proud of our strong community spirit and our commitment to creating a safer, healthier, and more inclusive borough. Join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference.
This is a permanent position paying £50,269 51,356 depending on experience. You'll be based at our Bury campus with flexible working arrangements.
About Bury
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.
Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time.
As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way
We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.
We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.
How to Apply
Bury Council is working in partnership with Hays Health & Safety to recruit for this role.
To apply, please visit Welcome | Bury Council | Hays UK to submit a CV and cover letter, or contact Aaron Fothergill-Breen, Aaron.Fothergill- / for an informal discussion.
* Closing date for applications:29th September pm
* Technical Interviews: w/c 6th October
* Shortlisting: w/c 6th October
* Final Interviews: w/c 13th October