Location
Westminster City Hall, 64 Victoria Street, Westminster.

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£76,872 per annum

About the Role
As a Health & Safety Standards Development Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the safety culture across Westminster City Council. You will be responsible for reviewing and enhancing the Council’s Health & Safety management systems, driving meaningful improvements that positively impact over 3,600 staff. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will design and implement a comprehensive training, learning, and development matrix, setting occupational standards that foster management engagement and commitment. Your focus on risk reduction will ensure compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 31000, ISO 22320, and ISO 43001 standards. Taking a human-centred approach, you will balance complex health and safety risks with compliance obligations to promote a culture of continuous learning, development, and improvement throughout the organisation.

Experience
Substantial experience implementing ISO 45001 and other relevant ISO systems. Proven ability to identify, assess, and prioritise Health & Safety risks, with knowledge of ISO 22320 Emergency management requirements. Experience working within a large, complex public sector organisation is highly desirable.

About you
A true team player with excellent communication, attention to detail, and presentation skills. You demonstrate high integrity to ensure unbiased and impartial audit findings. Passionate about supporting the Council’s drive to develop a modern, resilient Health & Safety function built on trust, innovation, and care. Committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture.

Qualifications
- Occupational Health & Safety qualification equivalent to EQF level 6 or higher.
- Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Health & Safety.
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Lead Auditor.
- Lead Auditor for 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.