Health and Safety Officer

The job itself

Due to internal promotion, we are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health & Safety Officer to join our team. In this role you will provide advisory, compliance monitoring, and inspection services to stakeholders, ensuring that risks are minimised, and the Council operates within legislative requirements, regulations, and codes of practice.

You will offer expert advice on health & safety legislation and statutory frameworks to stakeholders. You will conduct a program of audits to ensure compliance, and compile detailed reports with findings, lessons learned, and future requirements.

The role involves collaborating with managers to investigate accidents or incidents, so the ability to communicate well and influence stakeholders is essential. You will collate and analyse data from audits, inspections, and reports to inform future activity planning, and assisting in reviewing and updating health & safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. You will support employee wellbeing and direct managers to appropriate resources, work alongside team members to share good practices and specialist knowledge, and undertake special projects as directed by the Health & Safety Manager.

You must have NEBOSH Level 6 or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent demonstrable experience, knowledge, and skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders are also essential.

You should have current knowledge of health & safety regulatory requirements, legislation, frameworks, and policies, and an understanding of relevant national and regional policy and legislation relating to health and safety and the public sector.

Experience working in the public sector is desirable, as is knowledge in a specialist area such as noise, vibration, legionella, etc. Membership of a relevant professional body is also a plus.

Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive and dynamic team, contribute to the safety and wellbeing of our employees and stakeholders, and enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth.