Health and Safety Manager

Your new company
A forward‑thinking London local authority with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability is focused on delivering safe,efficient, and compliant waste management services for its residents and businesses. With responsibility for a diverse operational portfolio, including waste collection, recycling, street cleansing, depots, fleet operations, and contracted services, the authority strives to maintain high standards ofsafety, service delivery, and community wellbeing.

Your new role
As the Health,Safety & Compliance Manager, youwill join the senior leadership team and take strategic responsibility forhealth, safety, and statutory compliance across all waste and environmental services. You'll provide expert guidance across frontline operations, manage risk assessments, ensure safe systems of work, lead incident investigations,and monitor contractor compliance within a complex, high‑risk environment.
You willalso support the development of policies and procedures, deliver staff training, and help drive a culture of strong safety performance, operational accountability, and continuous improvement across collection crews, depot teams, and partner organisations.

What you'll need to succeed

NEBOSH Diploma or NEBOSH Certificate with substantial experience in waste management, environmental services, local authorities, or similar high‑risk operational settings
Strong understanding of HSE legislation, LOLER/PUWER, manual handling, workplace transport, and waste‑sector‑specific risk controls
Proven experience supporting or managing frontline operational teams (waste, street scene, environmental services, or fleet)
Confident communicator able to influence senior leaders, contractors, union reps, and frontline staff
Experience in incident investigation, safety audits, and data‑driven compliance reporting
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments and external partners
Proficiency with health & safety systems, digital reporting tools, and performance dashboards
What you'll get in return

Salary up to £65,000
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Local Government Pension Scheme / generous employer pension contributions
Enhanced family‑friendly leave
Access to wellbeing programmes and employee support services
Cycle‑to‑work and electric vehicle schemes
Ongoing CPD, leadership development, and support towards advanced H&S qualifications
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