Interim Health and Safety Manager

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 06/03/2026

Job Information

Interim & Executive Management

City Slough

Province Slough

Postal Code SL1

Job Description

1 Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The Health & Safety Professional plays a crucial role in delivering an efficient and effective health and safety service across Slough Borough Council. This position supports a proactive, high-performance culture by embedding best practices and ensuring compliance with health and safety operations across council departments and schools. The postholder will advise senior leaders, managers, and head teachers on health and safety matters, support policy development, conduct audits, deliver training, and ensure adherence to legislation and council standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the council's health and safety strategy and continuous service improvement.
• Contribute to embedding sustainable organizational change and best-practice safety standards.
• Collaborate across departments, partners, and stakeholders to support strategic objectives.
• Promote and exemplify council values and behaviors, contributing to a positive workplace culture.
• Advise departments, schools, senior management, and elected Members on health and safety matters.
• Monitor and communicate changes in UK and EU legislation, ensuring organizational compliance.
• Assist the Health & Safety Manager in developing policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Significant experience managing a health and safety function within a large, multi-discipline organization.
• Strong background in partnership working with stakeholders such as senior managers, councillors, statutory bodies, and schools.
• Proven track record in analysing and advising on local government health and safety issues, including legislative changes.

Essential Qualifications

• IOSH Chartered Member & NEBOSH Diploma Part 2 (or equivalent)
• Postgraduate qualification or equivalent knowledge/experience

Additional Information

• Working hours: 40 hours per week
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Work Location: Hybrid - 3 days on-site required

The role closes on 11th March 2026, apply ASAP.