The role

We are recruiting to two Health & Safety Manager posts, each playing a critical role in strengthening our safety culture across Southwark Council. While the core responsibilities and expectations are aligned, each role partners with a different area of the organisation.

Health & Safety Manager – Resources

This role leads on health and safety across our Resources functions, supporting corporate services and internal directorates. You will shape and embed effective H&S frameworks, influence senior stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement across a diverse operational landscape.

Health & Safety Manager – Housing

This role focuses on our Social Housing services, working closely with operational teams to ensure robust health and safety practices across housing delivery. You will provide strategic oversight, strengthen compliance, and promote a proactive safety culture that protects residents, staff and contractors.

What you’ll be doing:

Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety strategies aligned to recognised standards
Create robust H&S processes, systems and governance frameworks that support continuous improvement
Conduct risk assessments and introduce proactive measures to mitigate hazards
Provide expert advice, guidance and training to managers and staff
Influence and engage senior stakeholders to champion a culture of safety excellence
Monitor compliance with legislation, regulations and best practice
Navigate complex issues with resilience, pragmatism and sound judgement

What we're looking for:

NEBOSH National Diploma or IOSH qualification, with strong health and safety management experience
Experienced in delivering H&S within complex organisations, ideally within Local Government or the Public Sector
Skilled at building credible, collaborative relationships across multiple services
A strategic thinker, comfortable working in ambiguity and influencing at senior level
Knowledgeable about regulatory frameworks and governance requirements
Proficient in developing practical, workable safety systems that embed into operational delivery
Passionate about driving positive cultural change and service improvement

Why Southwark?

Southwark Council is the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues such as The Shard, The Tate Modern and Borough Market along with conservation areas, historic buildings, social enterprises and a young, diverse, and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals, and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark 2030 and Southwark Stands Together, underpins all that we do.

We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Employee benefits:

You’ll join a motivated, driven, and supportive team that values each of its members and strives for excellence. You’ll also be part of a successful, high-achieving development team making a real difference to the lives of residents across the borough. In return for all your hard work, skills and experience, you will receive:

A competitive base salary (pro rata for part time staff)
Strong supportive senior management team
Regular one to one supervision
Professional development & training opportunities
Clear career development pathways
Agile and flexible working arrangements
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Season ticket and cycle loans
Annual Leave starting at 29 days per year, increasing to 37 (with length of service) (pro rata for part time staff)
Wellbeing programme
HSF Health plan and eye care scheme
EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support
Social clubs and staff groups

Additional information

Full Time, 36 hours per week. These roles offer flexible home working blended with travel to our London Bridge HQ.

Salary range £54,360 - £61,686 per annum

Recruitment timetable:

Closing date: 24/05/2026 at 23:59*

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, in which case we will move the key dates for the process. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interview date: 03/06/2026

Disability Confident (guaranteed interview) scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition.

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