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- Contract Duration: 3 months initially
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Bury campus, with travel within the locality
- Day rate: £350 -£400 per day.
We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager with extensive experience in local government or similar complex multi-site public-facing services. This role requires a NEBOSH Level 7 qualification and involves working at least 2 days in the office per week. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of corporate health and safety policies and procedures.
Day-to-day of the role:- Lead the management of corporate Health and Safety services, including oversight of Health & Safety Advisors and contracts.
- Represent the council at internal and external Health & Safety meetings and forums.
- Provide oversight and regular reporting of Health & Safety activities to governance forums.
- Raise awareness and support managers in understanding their Health & Safety responsibilities.
- Prepare information to support specific projects concerning Health, Safety, Fire, and Risk Management legislation, regulation, and best practice.
- NEBOSH Level 7 certification.
- Extensive experience in a similar role within local government or a comparable complex environment.
- Proven ability to develop and implement Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively to drive compliance and change.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Ability to train, coach, and mentor staff.
