Job Title: Health and Safety Officer
Location of work: Town Hall
Salary: £38,298 - £49,194 pro rata (£26, – £34, dependant on experience
Basis: Permanent Part time (25 hours per week)
About the Role
The role requires a suitably qualified person to carry out health and safety at work inspections, investigations and enforcement interventions, as part of our friendly, supportive Environmental Health team.
We will consider applicants with a range of suitable qualifications or experience levels, including those who are fully qualified (EHRB and/or CIEH registered) Environmental Health Officers or Health and Safety Officers who hold suitable qualifications. Support and training will be given to help meet competency requirements where there is a development need, if recently qualified.
The role primarily involves health and safety at work duties, including infection control related to skin piercing, but could potentially also include some general public health investigation and enforcement work.
About the Person
The successful candidate will:
• Hold a relevant professional health and safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or a Degree in Environmental Health or equivalent
And have:
• Good knowledge of the law and legal framework around health and safety at work requirements and enforcement;
• Experience of inspecting and enforcing health and safety at work standards in premises;
• Experience of investigating accidents and complaints regarding health and safety at work conditions and standards;
• Experience of formal enforcement activity, ideally in a health and safety role drafting formal notices, gathering evidence etc;
• Great communication skills;
• An investigative and analytical approach;
• Excellent time and case management skills;
• Strong IT skills and be able to produce clear reports and case records; and,
• An alignment with our organisational behaviours of being Positive, Supportive, Flexible and Innovative.
Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Katie Jackson, Environmental Health Manager on 01737 276309.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.