MMP Consultancy is seeking a Head of Health and Safety on behalf of a Local Authority based in Wiltshire. This is a senior leadership role with wide-reaching impact across schools, council services, commissioned providers, and the wider public.The contract will initially be a 3-month contract subject to possible extension on a day rate between 360 - 500pd inside of IR35, depending on experience. This role offers a hybrid model of working with 50% in the office and 50% from home.Key Responsibilities: Provide corporate leadership for health, safety and wellbeing, ensuring legal compliance and delivering high-quality services across the council and its partners.Lead a multi-disciplinary team including safety professionals, project officers and public health specialists.Ensure delivery of the Workplace Wellbeing Charter and other national health standards, supporting Wiltshire to be an exemplar employer.Act as the lead professional advisor on all matters relating to health, safety and LoTC, providing expert guidance to managers, schools and partners.Manage a significant operational budget and oversee tendering, procurement, and external contracts related to health, safety and LoTC.Represent the council during inspections by the Health and Safety Executive and Fire and Rescue Service.Promote cross-sector partnership working and support the development of best practices with external stakeholders including the Police and educational institutions. To be successful in this role, you