Job Introduction
We are looking for an outstanding individual to join the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority as our Head of Health and Safety.
You will act as the lead for all Health, Safety and Quality issues across the Authority, leading a small team of dedicated professionals to make sure that everyone puts safety first as we all work to deliver our ambitious agenda for the region.
From infrastructure project delivery to managing the internal workplace environment, our Health and Safety agenda is large and varied – and our recent growth and maturity as an Authority has highlighted the need for a talented Health and Safety professional to ensure that we not only meet our statutory obligations, but strive for industry best practice across all of our activities.
You’ll be a qualified professional with a minimum level 5 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety Management, and ideally a Chartered Member of the Institute of Health and Safety Management. You will combine your proven strategic leadership of Health and Safety in a complex organisation with a flair for clear and precise communication at all levels. You will be equally comfortable developing a suite of corporate policies and rolling your sleeves up to take direct action in ensuring continuous improvement of our Health and Safety landscape.
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you – please click below to apply, and if you have any questions please contact resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk
We are not accepting applications from speculative agencies.
About the Company
Our offer
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:
- 26/31 days annual Leave
- Generous Employer-Contribution Pension Scheme
- Reduced bus travel across the West of England
- Flexible and hybrid working options from day one to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We following a hybrid working model with 2 or 3 days in the office a week.
The West of England is an amazing part of the world to live and work. We have recently moved to a new bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, just 10-minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.
We are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or citizenship status. We are also proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer and a founding Member of the West of England Good Employment Charter.
Please contact us to identify any additional support you may need during the recruitment process.
