An established professional with substantial experience implementing ISO 45001 and other relevant ISO systems, you’ll have the following qualifications and accreditations:
- Occupational Health & Safety qualification equivalent to EQF level 6 or higher.
- Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Health & Safety.
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Lead Auditor.
- Lead auditor 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
You’ll bring knowledge of ISO 22320 Emergency management requirements, including the ability to identify, assess and prioritise Health & Safety risks. An understanding of strategic organisational and employee wellbeing issues within a large, complex public sector organisation is key, as is a high standard of integrity to ensure unbiased and impartial audit findings.
On a personal level, you’ll be a true team player with excellent communication, attention to detail and presentation skills. Most importantly, you’ll be passionate about supporting the Council’s drive to develop a modernised and resilient Health & Safety function built on trust, innovation, and care. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an innovative, supportive service where your ideas are valued, and your professional growth is supported at every step.
Westminster City Council is committed to supporting Care Leavers into the workplace. Care Leavers seeking their first job and who wish to be considered under our scheme, will automatically be invited to interview should they meet the essential criteria for the role.
The Council is committed to achieving diverse shortlists to support our desire to increase the number of staff from underrepresented groups in our workforce. We especially encourage applications from a Global Majority (GM), people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities' (formally known as B.A.M.E, Black, Asian and multiple ethnic) background and, while the role is open to all applicants, we will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from a global majority background where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit. If you are from a Global Majority background you can self-declare this to the hiring manager as part of our positive action commitments.
