Health and Safety Manager
| Posting date: | 09 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £60,000.0 to £65,000.0 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, EC2V 6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4777903_1773077382 |
Summary
Your new company
A forward‑thinking London local authority with a strongcommitment to environmental sustainability is focused on delivering safe,efficient, and compliant waste management services for its residents andbusinesses. With responsibility for a diverse operational portfolio, includingwaste collection, recycling, street cleansing, depots, fleet operations, andcontracted 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 environmentalservices. You'll provide expert guidance across frontline operations, managerisk assessments, ensure safe systems of work, lead incident investigations,and monitor contractor compliance within a complex, high‑riskenvironment.
You willalso support the development of policies and procedures, deliver stafftraining, and help drive a culture of strong safety performance, operationalaccountability, and continuous improvement across collection crews, depotteams, 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
What you need to do now
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