Job Description

Your new companyA well-established Higher Education organisation in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Interim Health and Safety Manager to provide leadership across its health and safety function during a period of transition. The organisation operates across a diverse estate including academic buildings, laboratories, student facilities and commercial environments, requiring a proactive and experienced health and safety professional to ensure compliance and drive a positive safety culture.This is a full-time interim assignment requiring 5 days per week on-site presence. The role has been created to provide stability and continuity whilst the organisation undertakes the recruitment of a permanent Health and Safety Manager.

Your new roleAs the Interim Health and Safety Manager, you will provide both strategic and operational leadership for health and safety across the organisation. You will ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, develop and implement effective health and safety management systems, and work closely with senior stakeholders to manage organisational risk.

Key responsibilities will include:Providing expert health and safety advice to senior leaders, managers and key stakeholders.Leading the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures and management systems.Managing the organisation's health and safety compliance framework and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.Developing and overseeing risk assessment processes across academic, research and operational activities.Leading health and safety audits, inspections and compliance reviews.Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.Producing performance reports, compliance updates and recommendations for senior management and governance committees.Delivering health and safety training and awareness programmes.Supporting contractor management processes and overseeing health and safety aspects of maintenance and capital projects.Acting as the lead health and safety professional during the recruitment period for the permanent postholder.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will possess:NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 Health and Safety qualification.Chartered IOSH status (CMIOSH) or significant progress towards chartership.Extensive experience working in a Health and Safety Manager capacity within a complex organisation.Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.Proven experience of leading audits, inspections, incident investigations and compliance programmes.Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.Strong report writing, communication and presentation skills.Experience within Higher Education, Public Sector or similarly regulated environments would be advantageous.Knowledge of ISO 45001 management systems would be desirable.What you'll get in returnOpportunity to make a significant impact within a leading Higher Education organisation.Immediate involvement in strategic and operational health and safety initiatives.Competitive daily rate.Full-time assignment with clear scope and responsibility.Opportunity to work within a large and diverse stakeholder environment.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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