Health & Safety Officer

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract: Full Time

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join their Corporate Health & Safety Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified safety professional to play a key role in strengthening health and safety culture across a large and complex public sector organisation.

Working closely with senior managers, Heads of Service, schools and operational teams, you will provide expert advice, lead investigations, conduct audits and inspections, and support the continuous improvement of health and safety performance across the Council.

About the Role

As a Health & Safety Officer, you will:

• Provide professional health and safety advice and guidance across allocated service areas.
• Undertake workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Analyse evidence, prepare detailed reports and recommend practical solutions to improve compliance and safety performance.
• Support managers in implementing health and safety recommendations and maintaining statutory compliance.
• Contribute to the development and review of policies, procedures and guidance in line with current legislation.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to staff and managers.
• Represent the Health & Safety Team at internal and external meetings, committees and forums.
• Lead and support improvement projects that enhance the Council's health and safety culture and governance arrangements.
• Assist with procurement and contract management processes by providing specialist health and safety advice.

About You

They are looking for a motivated and knowledgeable health and safety professional who can influence, challenge and support stakeholders at all levels.

You will have:

Essential Qualifications

• Registered Safety Practitioner status (GradIOSH or TechIOSH minimum).
• NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent qualification and experience).
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Essential Experience

• Significant experience working in a health and safety advisory role within a local authority or similarly complex organisation.
• Experience conducting inspections, audits, investigations and risk assessments.
• Experience producing and presenting detailed reports and recommendations.
• Experience advising managers and stakeholders on complex health and safety matters.
• Project management experience and the ability to deliver outcomes within agreed timescales.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge and practical application of current health and safety legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build productive relationships with senior leaders, managers, trade unions and employees.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Competent use of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

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Application Status: Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that if you do not hear from us within 14 days, your application has not been successful on this occasion.