Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing

What you'll be doing.

• Act as WMCA's lead professional authority and competent person for health, safety and wellbeing.
• Provide independent, evidence based assurance and advice to the Chief People & Culture Officer and Executive Board on HS&W risk, compliance, capability and performance.
• Ensure WMCA, its subsidiaries, delivery partners and franchised or commissioned services operate within a clear, consistent and robust Safety Management System.
• Define and maintain clear duty holder, client and assurance boundaries across complex delivery and partnership arrangements.

What's essential.

• Senior leadership experience in health, safety and wellbeing within a complex, multi disciplinary or public sector organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of operating as the competent person and senior duty holder adviser at organisational or system level.
• Proven experience of developing and implementing Safety Management Systems across diverse operational and delivery environments.
• Experience of providing independent assurance and professional advice to executive level decision makers.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent level qualification).
• Chartered Member of IOSH (or working towards).

Location.

The role is based at 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with a minimum of two days per week spent in the office.

Salary and benefits.

Salary starts at the lowest advertised point for new appointments and is typically adjusted to secure the best candidate. Salary point may be increased in exceptional cases, with potential for year on year increases in line with progression. Salary requests above the maximum advertised range are not considered.

Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• 28 days paid annual leave plus statutory days, with option to purchase additional days.
• EV car benefit scheme.
• Healthcare plans.
• Discounted gym membership and mortgage advice.
• Option to purchase a bicycle at a discounted rate.
• Three days of paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Interest free financing through SmartTech for technology purchases.
• Discounted shopping with a broad range of retailers and a Costco membership through WMCA.
• Boundless membership for UK attractions and extra benefits.
• EyeCare Scheme offering free eye test and financial contribution towards glasses.

EEO and inclusive workplace.

WMCA is a diverse workplace with several inclusivity accreditations, including the RACE Code Quality Mark, the Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and recognitions as an Inclusive Top 50 Employer and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are a Disability Confident Employer with Leader status and a Ban the Box employer, so criminal convictions are only requested after an offer is made. Candidates who meet the essential criteria are encouraged to apply, regardless of background or experience level.

Right to Work in the UK.

Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required for all applicants. Non UK applicants (excluding Ireland) must hold a relevant visa from UK Visas and Immigration. The process is in accordance with UK Home Office requirements before an offer is confirmed.