Health & Safety Lead

Interim Health & Safety Lead

Central London £450 per day Umbrella

A Central London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Interim Health & Safety Lead to provide senior-level capacity during a critical period of Health & Safety improvement. This is a high-profile, strategic interim assignment focused on stabilising current activity, progressing key Health & Safety priorities, and establishing robust frameworks for future delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish a clear baseline of Health & Safety maturity across the Council
• Progress priority improvements aligned to an ISO 45001-style management system
• Strengthen consistency, visibility and engagement across services and Directorates
• Develop practical Health & Safety frameworks, tools and governance arrangements
• Create a structured handover and implementation roadmap for permanent postholders
• Support senior leaders in driving compliance and continuous improvement

About You

• Significant senior Health & Safety leadership experience within large, complex organisations
• Proven experience designing, reviewing or implementing ISO 45001-aligned management systems
• Strong track record of improving Health & Safety management frameworks and processes
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving engagement without formal authority
• Ability to deliver results quickly within a time-limited interim assignment
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and facilitation skills
• Methodical approach to documentation, governance and handover planning
• Public sector or local government experience is highly desirable

Please note: We can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.