Fermanagh & Omagh District Council

www.fermanaghomagh.com

1 Job

236 Employees

About the Company

Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is one of the 11 new councils formed on 1 April 2015. The Mission of Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is "Leading and serving our community, working with others to promote quality of life, quality places and quality services for all." House Rules: https://bit.ly/FODC-SocialMedia

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Company Name: Fermanagh & Omagh District Council
Job Title: Corporate Health and Safety Manager
Job Description: Job title: Corporate Health & Safety Manager Role Summary: Deliver a proactive health and safety service for a large public‑sector organization, ensuring full compliance with national legislation, developing risk management strategies, advising senior leaders, auditing practices, and fostering a culture of safety across all departments. Expectations: • Permanent position with a 37‑hour workweek (Monday‑Friday) and occasional overtime. • Required to travel between multiple office locations as needed. • Reports to the Head of Corporate Services; accountable to senior leadership. Key Responsibilities: - Provide expert advisory on health and safety legislation, policy development, and procedures to the executive team and department heads. - Lead the Corporate Health & Safety Officer, oversee day‑to‑day operations, and maintain management information systems for incident analysis. - Conduct audits, monitoring, and evaluations of health and safety practices across the organization, reporting findings to the Corporate Leadership Team. - Ensure the organization meets all statutory obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated regulations. - Develop and implement the annual health and safety inspection schedule for all facilities and activities. - Review, update, and promote the Corporate Health & Safety Policy and related guidance on intranet and notice boards. - Act as a stand‑in for the Emergency Planning Officer when absent. - Facilitate communication with trade union representatives and employee safety groups on health, safety, fire, and welfare matters. - Lead or participate in advisory groups and committees to sustain a positive safety culture. Required Skills: - In‑depth knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessment, and safe system of work design. - Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, including data trend analysis and KPI development. - Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills; ability to advise senior management. - Leadership experience overseeing a health and safety team. - Organizational and project‑management skills to deliver training, audits, and policy updates. - Proficiency with health and safety management software and MS Office suite. - Problem‑solving, decision‑making, and crisis‑management aptitude. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or related field. - Recognized health and safety certification (e.g., NEBOSH National/International Diploma, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent). - Current first‑aid qualification preferred.

Enniskillen, United kingdom

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25-09-2025