Health & Safety Manager - EAD

Job Summary Lead Change. Influence Culture. Make a Difference.

East Dunbartonshire Council is seeking an experienced health and safety professional with the vision, credibility and leadership skills to lead our established team and build on our commitment to health and safety excellence.

We are looking for an exceptional Health & Safety Manager to lead the continued development of a positive, proactive and high-performing health and safety culture across our organisation. This is a unique opportunity to shape strategic direction, influence decision-making at the highest level, and make a lasting impact on the wellbeing of our workforce and the communities we serve.

As a trusted adviser to senior leaders and elected members, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring health, safety and wellbeing remain at the heart of everything we do, helping us create safer workplaces, stronger services and better outcomes for our people.

As our Health & Safety Manager, you'll provide strategic leadership and expert guidance across a diverse range of services, helping managers and teams navigate risk confidently while supporting innovation and service improvement.

You'll lead a dedicated professional team and work closely with colleagues across the organisation to develop modern, effective approaches to managing health and safety. From shaping policy, management standards, and delivering health surveillance programmes to influencing organisational culture and responding to emerging risks, you'll be at the forefront of driving best practice and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will balance strategic thinking with practical problem-solving, providing expert advice on complex issues while ensuring our health and safety standards remain effective, proportionate, and fit for the future.

You will shape the Councils strategic direction by

• Leading the development and implementation of the organisation's health and safety strategy.
• Influence and advise senior leaders on health and safety matters, governance and organisational risk.
• Promote a culture where safety, wellbeing, and accountability are everyone's responsibility.
• Drive continuous improvement through innovation, learning, and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, regulations and standards.
• Lead health and safety audits, inspections and assurance activities.
• Oversee incident investigation processes and ensure lessons learned are embedded across services.
• Maintain oversight of organisational risks and support managers in implementing effective control measures.
• Lead health surveillance programmes and health monitoring arrangements.
• Develop and deliver training, awareness campaigns, and professional guidance.
• Provide expert support on risk assessments, safe systems of work and workplace controls.
• Work collaboratively with managers, employees, and trade unions to promote a positive safety culture.
• Audit, analyse and report on Health and Safety performance data across Council services.
• Act as the lead liaison with regulatory and enforcement bodies, including the Health and Safety Executive.
• Develop productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation on health and safety matters at a local and national level where appropriate.
• Inspire, motivate, and develop a team of health and safety professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure resources are effectively managed to deliver excellent service outcomes.

About You

We are looking for someone who combines professional expertise with strong leadership capability.

You will be:

• A credible and influential health and safety professional with…