Health And Safety Manager

Interim Health & Safety Manager

Location: West Midlands (hybrid working)

Contract: 6 months

Rate: £50-55 per hour (Negotiable)

Spencer Clarke Group are supporting our local authority client to appoint an experienced Interim Health & Safety Manager to provide leadership and oversight of health and safety across the organisation. This is a pivotal role, ensuring the council meets its statutory obligations while embedding a positive safety culture that protects employees, contractors, and the public.

The Role

• Lead and manage the Health & Safety Support Team, providing expert advice and guidance to directorates.
• Deliver an effective corporate Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with all current legislation and best practice.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and risk management processes to support safe, healthy, and compliant workplaces.
• Act as lead advisor to senior managers on complex safety issues, including serious incidents and compliance risks.
• Support directorates and schools with accident investigation, audits, and improvement action plans.
• Engage with Trade Unions, external statutory bodies, and stakeholders to maintain high standards and effective communication.

About You

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and Chartered IOSH (CMIOSH) status.
• Significant experience managing a health & safety function in a large, complex organisation, ideally public sector.
• Proven ability to influence and negotiate at senior management level.
• Strong understanding of current and emerging health & safety legislation.
• Experience of working in a unionised environment and engaging with trade unions.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering cultural change and embedding health & safety improvements at scale.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying, please apply now with your CV and contact Joe O'Halloran at Spencer Clarke Group on 01772 954200.