Head of Health and Safety

Kent County Council; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job description

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Head of Health and Safety

Role Responsibility

We are committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for all our employees and customers. We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead Health and Safety for KCC who will play a pivotal role in determining organisational priorities to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of our employees and customers across a diverse range of services and environments.

As the Head of Health and Safety, you will report to the Director of HR&OD and will be responsible for providing strategic advice and direction on all matters relating to health & safety. You will ensure organisational compliance with all relevant regulations and standards and foster a positive culture of safety throughout the organisation.

You will need to have a thorough knowledge of H&S and risk management, hold a relevant H&S qualification (NEBOSH Diploma, CMIOSH or equivalent) and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the issues facing large, complex organisations to ensure the effective management of quality standards, health and safety, and risk management at all levels. You will also need to demonstrate the experience and ability to lead and manage the service and its professional advisers. Key responsibilities will include:

1. Leading the H&S agenda for KCC identifying the H&S implications of legislative changes and best practice.
2. Provision of expert advice on complex technical matters and developing innovative and effective outcome-focused solutions in response to new and emerging health and safety issues.
3. Leading a talented team of Health and Safety Professionals, to deliver our ambitious health and safety agenda to ensure organisation compliance with H&S.

If you're passionate about the potential to transform the way we work and want to be a part of making that happen, we want to hear from you!

Our Offer:

• A competitive salary
• Flexible working. Whilst you will be required to attend the office, meetings, and site visits, we operate flexible hours and support working from home with agreement from your manager.
• Generous leave entitlement (30 days on appointment).
• An excellent local Government contributory pension scheme.
• Kent Rewards - A reward website that enables KCC employees the opportunity to obtain goods and services at a discount.

The selection process will take place week commencing 5th May 2025.

Contact Details

For an informal discussion please contact Paul Royel, Director of HR & OD, Telephone number 03000 416631

About the Company

Work that works for you and us - let's talk flexibility!

KCC is committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths, and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.

Please note - if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.