Health & Safety Lead

Interim Health & Safety Lead
Central London 450 per day Umbrella

A Central London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Interim Health & Safety Lead to provide senior-level capacity during a critical period of Health & Safety improvement.
This is a high-profile, strategic interim assignment focused on stabilising current activity, progressing key Health & Safety priorities, and establishing robust frameworks for future delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish a clear baseline of Health & Safety maturity across the Council
Progress priority improvements aligned to an ISO 45001-style management system
Strengthen consistency, visibility and engagement across services and Directorates
Develop practical Health & Safety frameworks, tools and governance arrangements
Create a structured handover and implementation roadmap for permanent postholders
Support senior leaders in driving compliance and continuous improvement

About You:

Significant senior Health & Safety leadership experience within large, complex organisations
Proven experience designing, reviewing or implementing ISO 45001-aligned management systems
Strong track record of improving Health & Safety management frameworks and processes
Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving engagement without formal authority
Ability to deliver results quickly within a time-limited interim assignment
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and facilitation skills
Methodical approach to documentation, governance and handover planning
Public sector or local government experience is highly desirable

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

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