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- Lead the council’s health and safety strategy, systems, and governance framework
- Act as Competent Person and primary advisor to the Chief Executive
- Oversee a multidisciplinary advisory team and drive improvements across key services
- Manage corporate compliance with statutory regulations including the H&S at Work Act, Fire Safety Order, COSHH, and more
- Deliver high-quality advice, audits, risk assessments, and critical incident responses
- Lead on the development and rollout of a new corporate health and safety software platform
- Manage key contracts and budgets including those for training and reasonable adjustments
- Represent the Council in engagement with HSE, Fire Services, and regulatory bodies
- Promote a strong health, safety, and well-being culture through training and organisational engagement
- Contribute to the Public Health and Public Protection Extended Leadership Team
- CMIOSH (Chartered Membership of IOSH)
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior-level health and safety leadership role
- Proven record influencing strategic planning and delivering service improvement
- Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and corporate governance
- Effective leadership and change management capabilities
- High-level communication and presentation skills
- Experience with training development, stakeholder engagement, and budget oversight
- Experience responding to critical incidents and overseeing audit compliance
- Full UK driving licence and access to transport – ability to travel across Wiltshire
- Willingness to work flexible and unsocial hours where required
