Corporate Health & Safety Manager

Corporate Health & Safety Manager – Kent based Council (Permanent) 
£44,246 – £50,076 
37 hours per week
Permanent


OWe are recruiting for a Corporate Health & Safety Manager to act as a Kent based Council’s competent person for Occupational Health & Safety.

This is a senior professional role responsible for leading the Council’s corporate H&S function, embedding a strong safety culture across services, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation. You will provide expert advice to senior leaders, develop corporate policies, oversee incident reporting, and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and wellbeing.


Key responsibilities

• Act as the Council’s Competent Person, liaising with enforcing authorities including HSE and Environmental Health
• Lead on corporate H&S strategy, policies, and governance arrangements
• Develop safe systems of work and promote a proactive safety culture across all services
• Provide expert advice to managers and Corporate Management Team on Occupational H&S matters
• Develop and deliver H&S training for managers and employees
• Investigate accidents and incidents, report under RIDDOR where required, and recommend preventative measures
• Analyse accident and incident data, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Support wellbeing initiatives, including stress management and occupational health matters
• Chair and contribute to Corporate and Directorate Health & Safety Committees
• Work closely with HR on occupational health, DSE, lone working, expectant mothers, and return-to-work processes
• Ensure compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and Council policies
• Line manage staff within the H&S function

Requirements

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent Level 6 qualification)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Occupational H&S roles (Advisor / Officer / Coordinator or similar)
• Strong working knowledge of H&S legislation, risk assessment, and control measures
• Experience delivering H&S training to managers and staff
• Demonstrable experience investigating incidents and implementing improvements
• Ability to analyse data and present findings to senior stakeholders
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Contact James at Service Care Solutions
01772 208967 - james.glover@servicecare.org.uk