Impact-Driven Health & Safety Manager | Transport Lead

Connected Local Government; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in North East England is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Responsibilities include supervising safety reports, conducting risk assessments, supporting staff with safety protocols, and leading transport duties. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time position offers a salary of £30,024 – £33,699 and requires immediate start. Applications should be submitted before 21 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Required to ensure a safe working and learning environment according to legislation.
• Ability to prepare and present health and safety reports.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main Health and Safety Officer.
• Lead and ensure risk assessments are completed.
• Monitor and evaluate quality of risk assessments.
• Support key staff in writing and implementing risk assessments.
• Provide cover for caretaker for housekeeping issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Supervision and team management

Thoroughness and methodical work

Job description

A local government authority in North East England is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Responsibilities include supervising safety reports, conducting risk assessments, supporting staff with safety protocols, and leading transport duties. Candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. This full-time position offers a salary of £30,024 – £33,699 and requires immediate start. Applications should be submitted before 21 January 2026.