Head of Corporate Health & Safety

at  Enfield Council

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated individual to lead and drive health and safety across all corporate operations for the Council. As the Head of Corporate Health and Safety, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of Council-owned buildings, including housing estates, schools, and other facilities, as well as the wellbeing of the public and staff using these spaces.

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If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Perry Scott at perry.scott@enfield.gov.uk for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team. If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact Debola Olufon at debola.olufon@enfield.gov.uk.
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• Health and Safety Leadership: Lead on corporate health and safety matters across Council buildings, schools, housing estates, and other Council-owned properties. Ensure compliance in all management and operational practices involving Council staff, contractors, and public interactions.
• Statutory Compliance and Professional Oversight: Deliver a robust, statutory service that prevents management failures, gross breaches of duty of care, or legal infringements. Identify weaknesses in existing systems and implement improvement plans with thorough follow-up and reporting.
• Team Leadership: Provide strategic direction and guidance to a team of specialist officers, ensuring that the Council meets its statutory health, safety, and welfare duties as an employer. Act as the principal advisor on all matters related to Health, Safety, and Welfare.
• Risk-Based Activity Management: Oversee a comprehensive, risk-based program of audits, checks, training, and policy development for corporate buildings, housing stock, schools, and other Council properties, ensuring high safety standards and continuous monitoring.
• Engagement and Collaboration: Foster effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including trade unions, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), and other partners. Lead discussions on health and safety matters at the Council’s H&S Management Board, H&S Committee, and Assurance Board.
• Strategic Health and Safety Leadership: Develop and implement Council-wide health and safety strategies, promoting a strong health and safety culture and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements.
• Senior Management Team Participation: Participate in or report to the departmental management team to align health and safety practices with Council goals.