Plymouth City Council
Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing
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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (EOI)
Internal Opportunity - HROD Service Only
This vacancy is only available for those currently employed at Plymouth City Council in the HROD Service. If you are not employed in this service area, please do not apply, as your application will not be considered. In order to apply for this vacancy you must have 12 weeks continuous service by the closing date of the advert.
Plymouth City Council
Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Plymouth City Council is seeking expressions of interest from talented and motivated colleagues within the Human Resources & Organisational Development (HROD) Service for an exciting opportunity to undertake the role of Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
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This role provides strategic leadership for the Council's health, safety and wellbeing agenda and leads the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Team in delivering high-quality professional services across the organisation.
The successful candidate will provide expert leadership and advice on all aspects of health and safety, work collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders, lead compliance and improvement programmes, and support the Council in maintaining a safe and healthy working environment. The role also includes responsibility for incident management, health and safety performance, contract management, and the continued development of a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
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This opportunity would suit an experienced leader with a strong background in health and safety, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence and drive improvement across a large and complex organisation.
We encourage applications from colleagues who are passionate about making a positive difference and who are ready to lead and shape the future of health, safety and wellbeing at Plymouth City Council.
For more information or an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Kirstie Spencer by email kirstie.spencer@plymouth.gov.uk.
Closing Date - 01/09/2026
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