Health and Safety Manager

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We're looking for a Health and Safety Manager to lead our health and safety function across Cheshire East Council. This is a high-profile role where you'll work with senior leaders, manage and develop a skilled team, and ensure we meet our statutory and moral responsibilities for the wellbeing of employees, contractors, and the wider community.

Shape the Future of Health and Safety at Cheshire East Council

Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy, and supportive workplaces? Do you thrive on influencing culture and driving compliance at a strategic level? If so, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a dedicated Health and Safety team.
• Shape culture by embedding proactive health and safety practices across the organisation.
• Advise senior leaders and influence decision-making at the highest level.
• Audit and improve compliance through robust governance frameworks.
• Deliver training and champion best practice.
• Act as the Council's competent person for health and safety matters .

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH Diploma and Chartered IOSH Membership (essential).
• Significant senior management experience in health and safety within a large and diverse organisation.
• Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and implement improvement plans.
• A collaborative, solutions-focused approach.

Why Cheshire East Council?

We're not just offering a job-we're offering a chance to make a difference. At Cheshire East Council, we work for a brighter future together. You'll enjoy:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.
• Professional development opportunities to help you grow.
• A culture built on Drive, Integrity, Respect and Collaboration

For more information, please contact Josie Griffiths, Head of Audit Risk and Assurance on 07971 585418 or josie.griffiths@cheshireeast.gov.uk

Interviews for the post will be held on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 January 2026

Find out more about the benefits of working at Cheshire East Council, https://www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/jobs_and_careers/employee-benefits.aspx