Overview

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager at West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). You will support all aspects of health, safety and wellbeing across WMCA, providing expert advice, guiding the health and safety management systems, and leading a small team of HSE professionals.

This role helps ensure legal compliance and fosters a positive safety culture. You will contribute to audits, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives to promote wellbeing and a safe working environment for all. You will manage two HSE advisors and an HSE technician, and may deputise for the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing.

What you will be doing

• Work flexibly and with integrity to meet WMCA and Health, Safety & Wellbeing needs.
• Assist in developing and delivering the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Strategy and plans.
• Support governance through reporting and committee structures.
• Develop, manage, and review health, safety & wellbeing policies and guidance.
• Collaborate with managers to support health and safety across WMCA.
• Promote a culture of health, safety & wellbeing awareness.
• Represent health, safety & wellbeing interests in meetings and forums.
• Chair relevant committees as required.
• Deliver health and safety training and inductions with OD & Engagement.
• Implement the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Communications Plan using varied media.
• Provide expert health and safety advice to WMCA, elected members, officers, and partners.
• Manage daily operations of the Health, Safety & Wellbeing team.
• Maintain a Safety Management System aligned with ISO45001:2018.
• Ensure completion of risk assessments with appropriate controls.
• Manage reporting and investigation of accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Handle statutory reporting under RIDDOR regulations.
• Conduct proactive monitoring, inspections, and audits.
• Produce performance reports and dashboards for forums.
• Provide assurance on programme delivery health and safety performance.
• Contribute health and safety input to project design stages.
• Support fire safety reviews and follow-up actions.
• Assist with emergency planning and business continuity.
• Provide support and deputise for the Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
• Ensure value for money and follow financial governance processes.

What’s essential

• NEBOSH Diploma level or equivalent.
• Delivery of health, safety & wellbeing within multi-disciplinary organisation.
• Interpreting health and safety legislation and preparing policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Experience of building relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Providing competent advice on health and safety matters.
• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation and its application relevant to the role.
• Delivery of Health, Safety & Wellbeing Strategy and delivery plans for multi-disciplinary organisations.
• Ability to implement processes, procedures and practices in line with governance.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills, able to communicate at all levels.
• Ability to compile clear and concise reports for a range of audiences.
• Experience of delivering robust monitoring, audit and inspection arrangements.

Location

The location is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD, with at least 2 days a week in the office.

How to apply

Applying for a role with WMCA is straightforward. Follow these steps to get started.

1. Create your Careers Account. Register with your name, email address, and a password.
2. Build your Profile. Upload your CV to help populate your career and education details.
3. Write your Supporting Statement. Address each of the required essential criteria.
4. Submit your application. Do one final check and click submit.

Anonymised Applications

Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting.

Reasonable adjustments

If you have an accessibility need or disability, please contact our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).

Salary and benefits

We advertise salary ranges; new appointments typically start at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

Benefits include:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 28 days paid annual leave (option to purchase more)
• Saving options and healthcare plans
• Discounted gym membership, will writing and mortgage advice
• Option to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate
• 3 days of paid leave each year to volunteer
• Interest-free financing to buy technology
• Discounted shopping with 2,000+ retailers

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.

WMCA is focused on improving the West Midlands, with a diverse, inclusive workplace and flexible arrangements where possible. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.