Head of Health and Safety

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Head of Health and Safety on behalf of a Local Authority based in Wiltshire. This is a senior leadership role with wide-reaching impact across schools, council services, commissioned providers, and the wider public.

The contract will initially be a 3-month contract subject to possible extension on a day rate between 360 - 500pd inside of IR35, depending on experience. This role offers a hybrid model of working with 50% in the office and 50% from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide corporate leadership for health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring legal compliance and delivering high-quality services across the council and its partners.
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team including safety professionals, project officers and public health specialists.
• Ensure delivery of the Workplace Wellbeing Charter and other national health standards, supporting Wiltshire to be an exemplar employer.
• Act as the lead professional advisor on all matters relating to health, safety and LoTC, providing expert guidance to managers, schools and partners.
• Manage a significant operational budget and oversee tendering, procurement, and external contracts related to health, safety and LoTC.
• Represent the council during inspections by the Health and Safety Executive and Fire and Rescue Service.
• Promote cross-sector partnership working and support the development of best practices with external stakeholders including the Police and educational institutions.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Chartered Membership of IOSH and a relevant degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
• At least 10 years' experience in a senior health and safety leadership role.
• Proven ability to influence strategic planning and drive organisational change.
• Strong people management skills with a track record of leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
• Extensive knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and statutory duties.
• Experience in delivering effective learning and development programmes.
• Strong analytical, communication, project and budget management skills.
• A valid driving licence and the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.