We are recruiting for a Health and Safety Compliance and Training Manager to join our Service..

If you are passionate about delivering a high quality, proactive, customer-focused health and safety service within Waste Services, committed to achieving positive outcomes and bring experience we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

Be based at the Waste Operations Depot
Undertake the development and delivery of health, safety and operational management programmes, projects and policies, under the direction of the Waste Services Management and Corporate Health and Safety Manager and in accordance with the Council’s health and safety programme of work.

Provide advice and support to managers and employees on all health & safety matters, including legal compliance,operational best practice, accident and ill health prevention in accordance with Council policies and procedures.
Provide specialist advice and support to managers on complex health and safety cases, including interpretation and application of the Council’s health and safety policies and procedures.
Conduct investigations of accidents and incidents, producing reports as required, and making practical, cost-effective recommendations as appropriate and ensure that actions are taken as necessary to protect the Council’s employees, reputation and assets.

About You
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

To hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
Have a proven track record of planning, developing and providing in-house health, safety and operational training, including providing briefings and training delivery as required using both internal and third part training platforms for Waste Operations – i.e. IOSH Managing and Working Safely.
Proven technical knowledge of requirements for advising managers on health and safety operational, procedural and policy issues and contributing to
organisational benefits and statutory compliance.
Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Our Benefits

Competitive salary £54,360- £57,495 plus allowances (if applicable).
Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.
Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.
Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).
Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.