Corporate Health and Safety Manager - Kent based Council (Permanent) £44,246 - £50, hours per weekPermanentOWe are recruiting for a Corporate Health and Safety Manager to act as a Kent based Council''s competent person for Occupational Health and Safety.This is a senior professional role responsible for leading the Council''s corporate HandS function, embedding a strong safety culture across services, and ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation. You will provide expert advice to senior leaders, develop corporate policies, oversee incident reporting, and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and wellbeing.Key responsibilities Act as the Council''s Competent Person, liaising with enforcing authorities including HSE and Environmental HealthLead on corporate HandS strategy, policies, and governance arrangementsDevelop safe systems of work and promote a proactive safety culture across all servicesProvide expert advice to managers and Corporate Management Team on Occupational HandS mattersDevelop and deliver HandS training for managers and employeesInvestigate accidents and incidents, report under RIDDOR where required, and recommend preventative measuresAnalyse accident and incident data, identifying trends and areas for improvementSupport wellbeing initiatives, including stress management and occupational health mattersChair and contribute to Corporate and Directorate Health and Safety CommitteesWork closely with HR on occupational health, DSE, ..... full job details .....