Health and Safety Manager
- Location: Leeds, LS14
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: £22.51 PAYE
My client are seeking a Health and Safety Manager to lead a dedicated team in supporting Leeds Building Services. This role is critical in ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, and Council Policies. The position is office-based in Seacroft, Leeds, and requires a candidate with a strong background in health and safety management.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Develop and deliver strategic business improvement plans focusing on activities that deliver value for money services and contribute to Council priorities.
- Lead the development and delivery of health and safety solutions to assist services in meeting their obligations.
- Maintain the organisation's health and safety management system, including proactive and reactive monitoring.
- Implement an auditing and monitoring regime to manage risks and maintain high standards.
- Provide timely, accurate, and relevant performance information to senior management.
- Review and ensure the organisation has suitable and sufficient risk assessments for all activities.
- Lead accident/incident investigations to promote learning and prevent recurrence.
- Ensure compliance with the council's health and safety policy.
- Promote equality and diversity within the professional role and as an employee of Leeds City Council.
- Deputise for the Senior Service Manager on all matters relating to Health and Safety.
- Undertake daily line management duties, maintaining staff records in accordance with council policies.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations 2015.
- Experience in conducting audits, inspections, and both proactive and reactive monitoring.
- Ability to offer excellent health and safety advice and provide solutions to problems.
- Confidence to make decisions and work independently.
- Ability to develop excellent relationships with key stakeholders at all levels.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Degree, HNC, or HND Level qualification in a relevant service area or equivalent experience.
- NEBOSH Diploma or Min Level 5 Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health.
- Full, current UK driving licence and own vehicle (business mileage reimbursed).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to lead and develop within a critical service area.
- Work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Reimbursement for business mileage.
Please apply today for a chance of an immediate interview!
What Reed can offer you as a temporary employee:
- A dedicated consultant who will act as your key point of contact during and between any bookings
- Secure & online time sheet system which is quick and easy to use
- A self-service portal to access holiday requests/ Payslips/ P45 at your own leisure
- A dedicated payroll team
- Access to free training
- Access to discount club/ healthcare/ reed rewards
- Pension /paid holiday scheme/ maternity benefits
- Contacts for other Reed consultants and divisions
- Opportunities to work with some of the UKs leading employers including local authorities, NHS and local SME's