Health and Safety and Compliance Lead

Health, Safety and Departmental Safety Lead Location: Central London (in partnership with a leading university)Duration: 6 months (Full-time)Start Date: Immediate / Late January 2026Pay: £23.11 per hour PAYE / £31.34 per hour UmbrellaPertemps are proud to be partnering with a prestigious London university to recruit an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Lead for a six-month assignment. This key role will take full ownership of safety operations across a multi-department faculty, ensuring compliance, driving assurance, and promoting a robust culture of workplace safety.Key Responsibilities Leadership and Governance: Lead Health and Safety management across all departments, advising senior stakeholders, monitoring compliance, and fostering a culture of accountability.Compliance and Risk Control: Maintain comprehensive safety records, manage incident reporting and investigations, and ensure the faculty meets all statutory and audit requirements.Training and Capability: Coordinate essential safety training and oversee networks of Fire Marshals, First Aiders, and DSE Assessors.Risk Assessments and Inspections: Deliver statutory and general risk assessments, site inspections, and workplace audits to ensure operational safety standards are maintained.Emergency Planning: Support the development and testing of emergency procedures and business continuity arrangements.Facilities Safety: Work with estates and operations teams to maintain safe facilities, compliant equipment, ..... full job details .....