We’re seeking an experienced Interim Health & Safety Lead to support a large, complex local authority through a period of reset and improvement. This is a high‑impact assignment suited to someone who can deliver quickly, influence widely, and bring structure to a diverse organisation.

• Lead the refresh of the council’s Health & Safety approach across all Directorates
• Rapidly assess current maturity, identify gaps, and deliver clear policies, standards, templates and assurance frameworks
• Design or enhance ISO 45001‑aligned H&S management systems that are practical and proportionate
• Build strong engagement with senior leaders and stakeholders, driving consistency and cultural uplift
• Produce a robust roadmap, updated documentation set, and a comprehensive handover for permanent successors

• Senior Health & Safety leadership experience within large, complex organisations, ideally local government
• Proven ISO 45001 system design/implementation expertise
• Ability to deliver at pace in short interim assignments
• Excellent communication, influence and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic, pragmatic, documentation‑focused approach

Due to high volumes of CVs received, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Beth@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared.

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