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  • Head of Health and Safety

    £360 - £550 per day

    MMP Consultancy is seeking a Head of Health and Safety on behalf of a Local Authority based in Wiltshire. This is a senior leadership role with wide-reaching impact across schools, council services, commissioned providers, and the wider public.

    The contract will initially be a 3-month contract subject to possible extension on a day rate between £360 - £500pd inside of IR35, depending on experience. This role offers a hybrid model of working with 50% in the office and 50% from home.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Provide corporate leadership for health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring legal compliance and delivering high-quality services across the council and its partners.
    • Lead a multi-disciplinary team including safety professionals, project officers and public health specialists.
    • Ensure delivery of the Workplace Wellbeing Charter and other national health standards, supporting Wiltshire to be an exemplar employer.
    • Act as the lead professional advisor on all matters relating to health, safety and LoTC, providing expert guidance to managers, schools and partners.
    • Manage a significant operational budget and oversee tendering, procurement, and external contracts related to health, safety and LoTC.
    • Represent the council during inspections by the Health and Safety Executive and Fire and Rescue Service.
    • Promote cross-sector partnership working and support the development of best practices with external stakeholders including the Police and educational institutions.


    To be successful in this role, you will have:

    • Chartered Membership of IOSH and a relevant degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
    • At least 10 years' experience in a senior health and safety leadership role.
    • Proven ability to influence strategic planning and drive organisational change.
    • Strong people management skills with a track record of leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
    • Extensive knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and statutory duties.
    • Experience in delivering effective learning and development programmes.
    • Strong analytical, communication, project and budget management skills.
    • A valid driving licence and the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.

Head of Health and Safety

£360 - £550 per day

MMP Consultancy is seeking a Head of Health and Safety on behalf of a Local Authority based in Wiltshire. This is a senior leadership role with wide-reaching impact across schools, council services, commissioned providers, and the wider public.

The contract will initially be a 3-month contract subject to possible extension on a day rate between £360 - £500pd inside of IR35, depending on experience. This role offers a hybrid model of working with 50% in the office and 50% from home.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide corporate leadership for health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring legal compliance and delivering high-quality services across the council and its partners.
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team including safety professionals, project officers and public health specialists.
  • Ensure delivery of the Workplace Wellbeing Charter and other national health standards, supporting Wiltshire to be an exemplar employer.
  • Act as the lead professional advisor on all matters relating to health, safety and LoTC, providing expert guidance to managers, schools and partners.
  • Manage a significant operational budget and oversee tendering, procurement, and external contracts related to health, safety and LoTC.
  • Represent the council during inspections by the Health and Safety Executive and Fire and Rescue Service.
  • Promote cross-sector partnership working and support the development of best practices with external stakeholders including the Police and educational institutions.


To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Chartered Membership of IOSH and a relevant degree or equivalent qualification/experience.
  • At least 10 years' experience in a senior health and safety leadership role.
  • Proven ability to influence strategic planning and drive organisational change.
  • Strong people management skills with a track record of leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation and statutory duties.
  • Experience in delivering effective learning and development programmes.
  • Strong analytical, communication, project and budget management skills.
  • A valid driving licence and the ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends as required.