Senior Health and Safety Manager

Westlakes Recruit are currently recruiting for a Senior Health and Safety Manager to be engaged on a contract basis, based in London.

Overall responsibility for all aspects of Health and Safety. Lead on providing advice to senior management on the implications of current and emerging health, safety and welfare legislation, including evaluating options, making recommendations and generating action plans to ensure compliance across the department. Ownership for the development and implementation of the initial requirements for Health and Safety policies. Responsible for the effective communication and understanding of new Health and Safety policies. Supporting line managers in reaching complex or high risk decisions on a case-by case basis by providing expert Health and Safety advice. Use expertise to advise on a wide range of Health and Safety issues at all levels of the organisation.

1. Experience of health and safety management in a multi-site organisation, including remote worker management.
2. Proactively identify early indicators of potential issues and respond promptly to ensure that appropriate measures are in place for emergencies. Additionally, take steps to improve future responses (Changing and Improving).
* Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
* Investigate and report on incidents, accidents, and near misses, and implement corrective actions.
* Collaborate with management and staff, Government Property Agency and external stakeholders to identify and address health and safety concerns.
* Provide specialist technical knowledge on mental health and/or occupational health to help inform policy and decision making on issues such as suicide prevention. Lead on ensuring mental health first aid programme is in place and maintained.
* Engaging with staff at all levels to understand their health and wellbeing needs to identify and deliver solutions.
* Manage one member of administrative staff, ensuring they are equipped to deliver their role.

Essential qualification/membership:
1. NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
2. Institution of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) Membership

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