Corporate Health & Safety Manager

Local Authority - London
Corporate Health & Safety Manager

Salary range: £68,685 - £78,513
Hybrid working model: 3 days per week in the office
Location: London
Closing date: Friday 17TH April

About the Role:

Hammond Clarke are working in partnership with a London Local Authority in their search for a Corporate Health and Safety Manager. We are seeking a forward thinking individual shaping the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the Council’s Corporate Health & Safety framework.

Working at the heart of the Council, you will provide expert advice to senior leaders, service managers and operational teams across a diverse portfolio including corporate offices, housing, waste management and community facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and delivery of the Council’s corporate health & safety strategy
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc.
• Provide high-level advice and assurance to Directors, Heads of Service, and Members
• Oversee risk management processes, including corporate risk registers and safety audits
• Lead on incident investigations, reporting (including RIDDOR), and lessons learned
• Develop and deliver training programmes to build organisational competence
• Manage and review policies, procedures, and governance frameworks
• Promote a proactive, positive safety culture across all services

What we are looking for:

• You will be a confident and credible health and safety professional with the ability to influence at all levels of a complex organisation.
• Experience in a Local Government setting.
• A recognised qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH), ideally CMIOSH or working towards
• Proven experience in a corporate health & safety role, preferably within the public sector or a multi-site organisation
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice
• Experience of advising senior stakeholders and driving cultural change
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills