Interim Health & Safety Compliance Project Manager (4‑Month)

About the role

This interim position supports a large multi‑site organisation across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. You will lead a high‑impact compliance programme, stabilising statutory health and safety performance and delivering rapid improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct a compliance baseline review, audit existing records and establish an auditable baseline.
• Perform risk assessments, maintain risk registers and escalate high‑risk issues.
• Oversee regulatory compliance for fire safety, asbestos, legionella, electrical, gas, lifting equipment, radon and contractor management.
• Lead investigations of high‑risk incidents, develop mitigation plans and track remedial actions.
• Coordinate specialist contractors, verify certifications and maintain audit trails.
• Provide daily updates, weekly executive reports and board‑level assurance papers.
• Prepare evidence for regulators and support interactions to ensure documentation withstands scrutiny.

Required profile

• Proven delivery of complex health and safety compliance programmes.
• Experience in regulated environments such as education, NHS, local government or housing.
• Track record of managing multi‑site portfolios and leading compliance recovery initiatives.
• Ability to present findings to boards, trustees or senior leadership.

Required skills

• Health & Safety compliance
• Risk assessment
• Audit
• Regulatory compliance
• Contractor coordination

What we offer

• Hybrid working based in Truro with significant onsite presence.
• Daily rate of £300‑£400.
• Immediate start on a 4‑month assignment with potential extension.