Head of Health and Safety

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Magdalen House/Agile
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 14/08/2026 at 17:00
• Reference: REA/26/341868

Are you an experienced Health and Safety leader looking to make a real impact across a large and diverse organisation? This newly created role will be an exciting opportunity to develop and lead on Sefton's Council' Health and Safety priorities.

We are seeking a dynamic and influential Head of Health and Safety to lead our corporate Health and Safety function. Reporting to the Executive Director of Regeneration, Economy and Assets, you will provide strategic leadership, expert advice and professional challenge to ensure a strong culture of safety, compliance and continuous improvement across the Council. You will set expectations, model behaviours and professionally challenge where needed to embed accountability and learning into daily operations.

About the Role

You will:

• Lead the Council's Health and Safety Strategy, Framework, Policies and Procedures
• Be proactive in developing, reviewing and implementing Health and Safety policies and procedures
• Act as the Council's senior Health and Safety adviser
• Drive compliance, assurance and risk management across all services
• Lead a team of Health and Safety professionals
• Support major corporate priorities, including the Corporate Landlord Model
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders, Elected Members and regulators

About You

You will be a qualified Health and Safety professional with:

• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Level 6 Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
• Chartered IOSH membership (or working towards).
• Significant experience leading Health and Safety within a large, complex organisation.
• Excellent leadership, influencing and communication skills.

Why Join Sefton?

We offer:

• A competitive local government pay and pension package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities.
• A supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking culture.

Join us and help make a difference. Closing Date: Friday, 14 August 2026 at 5.00pm (Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants) Interview Date: Monday, 24 August and Friday, 4 September 2026 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody's identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual's skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.