Overview

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager to support all aspects of health, safety and wellbeing across WMCA. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the organisation meets its legal obligations while fostering a positive and proactive safety culture. You’ll provide expert advice and guidance, helping to continuously improve our health and safety management systems, processes, and compliance monitoring. With a broad remit across the organisation, you’ll contribute to audits, risk assessments, and strategic initiatives that promote wellbeing and ensure a safe working environment for all. You’ll also be managing two HSE advisors and a HSE technician.

What you do matters: you’ll drive high standards, influence positive change, and have a meaningful impact.

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.
• IOSH Membership – minimum CertIOSH.
• Delivery of health, safety & wellbeing within multi-disciplinary organisation.
• Interpreting health and safety legislation and preparing health and safety policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Experience of building relationships with and working effectively 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 associated delivery plans for multi-disciplinary organisations.
• Ability to implement process, procedures and practices in line with defined governance processes.
• Strong management and interpersonal skills, able to confidently 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 for this role is 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD with at least 2 days a week spent 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. Make sure to address each of the required essential criteria.
4. Submit your application. Do one final check and once complete, 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.

Right to Work

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed. Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) would be required to hold a relevant Visa from UKVI.

Salary And Benefits

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• 28 days paid annual leave (with option to purchase more)
• EV car benefit scheme
• Ethical saving options and healthcare plans
• Discounted gym membership, will writing and mortgage advice
• An option to buy a bicycle at a discounted rate
• 3 days of paid leave to volunteer
• Interest-free technology financing
• Discounted shopping with over 2,000 retailers

Why join WMCA

WMCA is focused on improving the West Midlands—driving economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys. We prioritise local needs and work with partners to allocate funding where it matters most. Your expertise will help improve people’s lives daily.

Creating an inclusive workplace

WMCA holds diversity accreditations and is committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet essential criteria. We encourage applicants to highlight transferable skills and apply even if they do not meet every requirement. We support part-time, flexible, and job-share arrangements.

Rights and Accessibility

Proof of Right to Work in the UK is required before any offer is confirmed. Non-UK applicants may require a visa.