Environmental Health & Safety Manager

Description:

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Barnet Council who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Environmental Health & Safety Manager this role will be based at: N11 1HJ, 2 to 3 days per week in the office

The right candidate will:

* Accountable for Environment Directorate health and safety performance and assurance, reporting directly to the Executive Director of Environment on compliance, risk and improvement activity.

* Act as the organisation's lead competent person for Environment, Health and Safety matters, providing authoritative advice to senior management and directors.

* Provide strategic oversight of EHS risks associated with operational service delivery and major projects.

* Lead the organisation's response to regulatory inspections, enforcement notices, prosecutions and environmental incidents.

* Hold managers within the directorate accountable for their responsibilities for health and safety duties, providing guidance and practical solutions to ensure legal compliance and best practice in line with Barnet�s management system.

* Authority to escalate significant unmanaged risks directly to the Executive Director of Environment where statutory compliance cannot be demonstrated.

* Maintain and develop accredited management systems, such as ISO 14001, and lead external accreditation audits.

* Act as key subject matter expert for implementation of a health and safety information management system.

* Provide technical health and safety expertise into contract management meetings for externally delivered services within Environment.

* Provide health and safety input into key Environment transformation projects.

We require the following:

* Experience of using and implementing project management techniques

* Experience of health and safety practice in the waste industry or a related field

* Knowledge and understanding of key health and safety processes and incorporating sensible risk management

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon