Thrive Oldham are recruiting for a Health and Safety Manager in the Bury area.
Health & Safety Manager required asap for 3 months initially
37 hours a week, at least 2 days in the office
NEBOSH Level 7 required along with extensive experience working in local government or similar complex multi-site public facing service
Location: The post holder would be based within the Bury campus, however may be required to travel within the locality to deliver the requirements of the role.
Special Conditions of Service:
- Extended flexi time scheme in operation.
- The post holder will be required to work flexibly outside of normal working hours in accordance with the exigencies of the service, which could reasonably include service responses to emergencies.
- The ability to travel inside and outside of the Borough for which expenses will be payable in accordance with the council's conditions of service.
- To attend evening meetings in accordance with service requirements.
Purpose and Objectives of Post:
- Providing expertise leading the development and implementation of corporate H&S policies and procedures
- Management of corporate Health and Safety service -
- H&S Advisors
- H&S contracts - Occupational Health (incl health surveillance)
- Representing Bury Council at internal and external H&S meetings and forums
- Provide oversight and scrutiny of H&S activity - with regular reporting to agreed governance forums
- Raising awareness and supporting managers to recognise and understand their H&S responsibilities and obligations
- To promote health & safety by working closely with senior leaders
- Prepare information to support specific projects with regard to current Health, Safety, Fire and Risk Management legislation, regulation and best practice
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver best in class health and safety management, behaviours and culture as professional lead for H&S within the Bury Council.
- Establishing, and monitoring delivery of a robust health and safety framework of policy, procedures and systems for the council.
- Compile reports and ensure appropriate governance of H&S matters, presenting and advising on actions to mitigate significant risks to senior officers and members.
- Oversight of risk assessments and monitoring compliance through a structured programme of audit, training and reporting.
- Management of Occupational Health provision - representing the Council in AGMA in relation to the analysis of performance and awarding of new OH contracts.
- Oversight of investigations into accidents, incidents and health and safety concerns (including RIDDOR) and ensure appropriate control and prevention measures in place.
- Develop and deliver formal and informal H&S training and communication programmes.
- Provide support and guidance to key stakeholders on all aspects of H&S.
- Lead by example, upholding the Council's LET'S DO IT behaviours and values.
Qualities required of the postholder
- A confident and credible leader able to work collaboratively to drive both compliance and change in a complex public service environment.
- Solution focused, innovative and results driven.
- A recognised H&S professional, with good working knowledge of organisational requirements and ability to manage and influence multiple stakeholders.
- Comfortable using standard MS software suite, Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
- Able to lead and deliver a service that contributes to Council Objectives.
- Articulate, able to explain complex matters, verbally and in writing.
- Uses professional expertise and communication skills to resolve conflict.
- Ability to train, Coach, and mentor staff to improve service quality and staff development.
- Promote the services, aims and image of the Department, authority and community including organising and participating in exhibitions, campaigns, and presentations.
- Committed to diversity and inclusion.
Qualifications
NEBOSH or equivalent substantial experience in H&S.
Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working in a similar role in complex multi-site public facing services.
Proficient in Microsoft 365, word processing, spreadsheet, databases, email and teams.
Experience of influencing, presenting and training to a wide range of audiences.
Experience of managing a team of professionals.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to write reports and liaise effectively with colleagues, representatives from enforcement agencies and external contacts in a professional manner and contribute as a member of a team whilst using own initiative as required.
Able to take ownership of, organise and prioritise tasks and workload from initial stage to completion to meet deadlines.
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