Job Specifications
Job Title: Corporate Health and Safety Manager
Job ref: 25/CSG/13
Job type: Permanent
Location: Enniskillen or Omagh
Salary: PO3; SCP 34-37; PS43,693 - PS46,731
Quantity of Posts Available: 1
Closing date: Monday 06 Oct 2025 12:00
Reports to: Head of Corporate and Strategic Services
Responsible to: Director of Corporate Services and Governance
Location: The post will be located at the Councils Office in Enniskillen or Omagh, this will be confirmed on appointment. However, the postholder will be expected to travel between the Enniskillen and Omaghbasestomeettheneedsandrequirementsoftheservice.
Hours of Work: The normal working week will be 37 hours, Monday to Friday, but work outside these hours may be necessary on occasions
Key Purpose of the post
The Corporate Health & Safety Manager will assist the Head of Policy and Strategic Services in the delivery of an effective and proactive Corporate Health and Safety service to the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council.
The Corporate Health & Safety Managers Main Objectives Are
To provide a comprehensive advisory service to the Chief Executive and Directors, all Directorates and their employees, on all matters affecting health and safety at work, to ensure full compliance with all Health and Safety at Work legislation in accordance with the Councils Health and Safety at Work policy and all associated procedures and guidance;
Toaudit,monitorandevaluateHealthandSafetypracticesandprocedureswithin the Council and to report on outcomes to Corporate Leadership Team (CLT);
To assist all Managers in maintaining the maximum degree of control of health and safety hazards in the workplace and promoting a culture of safe working practices across the organisation
To work closely with the Corporate Leadership Team, Heads of Service and the Health&SafetyCommitteestoensurethataneffectivemechanismisinplaceto deliver coordinated health and safety activities across the Council with effective Health and Safety Performance Standards and procedures.
To support the Council, to achieve compliance with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978 and relevant statutory provisions by fulfilling the role of competent person as outlined in the Management of Health and Safety at Work (NI) Regulations 2000.
Main Duties And Responsibilities Service Development And Review
TosupporttheHeadofServiceinthedevelopment,implementation anddelivery of corporate health and safety priorities in line with relevant legislation, the statutory duty of care, the Corporate Strategy, the Community Plan and the Councils H&S policy.
To develop and maintain an up-to-date knowledge of best practice and developments in workplace health and safety legislation, best practice, proceduresandsafesystemsofworkinlinewiththecorporatehealthandsafety strategy and provide guidance to senior staff and managers.
To monitor the effectiveness of the health and safety activities of all Council DepartmentsandreportfindingstoappropriateDirectorstoensureoperational compliance with statutory requirements and the proactive promotion of best practice across Council.
ToprovideregularHealthandSafetyperformancereportstothe Corporate Leadership Team.
Toensureuptodatehealthandsafetyinformationiscontainedontheintranet (staff hub), and on staff notice boards including the summary outcomes from health and safety initiatives.
ToactivelypromotetheHealthandSafetyfunctionandH&S Policytoallnewand existing employees.
To lead on the regular review and revisions to the Corporate Health and Safety Policy.
The Corporate H&S Manager will stand in for the Emergency Planning Officer (EPO) in the absence of the EPO.
Advisory
To inform the Council and Corporate Leadership Team on the implications of currentandemerginghealth,safetyandwelfarelegislation,includingevaluating options, making recommendations and generating actions plans to ensure compliance across the organisation.
To interpret and advise on the implementation of health and safety legislation, HealthandSafetyPerformanceStandards,CodesofPracticeandSafeSystems of Work, including Personal Protective Equipment.
ToattendtheCouncilsHealthandSafetyAdvisoryGroupandDepartmental Health and Safety sub-committees, and contribute to the development of a positive health and safety culture.
To facilitate, advise and help in respect of public events and promotions managedorsponsoredbyCouncilincludingoutofhoursandweekendwork where required.
To participate in consultations when required with Trade Union Reps/Representatives of Employee Safety representing the Councils workforce regarding health, safety, fire and welfare issues.
Service Delivery
ToberesponsibleforthedaytodaymanagementoftheCorporateHealthand Safety Officer.
Toimplementandmaintainmanagementinformationsystemstoanalysehealth and safety statistics, identify trends, recommend action and report upon accordingly.
ToprepareanannualHealthandSafetyInspectionSchedulecoveringallCouncil buildings, activities and practices, in l
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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