Are you passionate about keeping things safe, organised, and running smoothly?
We’re looking for a Health, Safety and Emergency Planning Officer to join our Corporate Health, Safety and Emergency Planning Team and help raise the bar on our safety and emergency strategy.
This is your chance to make a real impact. From streamlining documentation to working closely with our internal teams, you will be at the heart of our operations, ensuring everything is compliant and efficient.
Havant Borough Council is a high-performing council based in Havant, investing heavily in staff development and wellbeing. This vibrant workplace employs over 330 staff members. We are a dynamic local authority with a fresh, optimistic approach to challenges and opportunities.
What you will be doing:
As a Health, Safety and Emergency Planning Officer, you will support the Health, Safety and EPRR Lead in daily activities and strategic initiatives. Your duties will include:
* Assisting with administrative tasks such as proofreading reports, managing consultation correspondence, and booking meetings. Ensuring all accident/incident/near miss reports are logged according to internal procedures.
* Managing the H&S and EP mail inboxes, maintaining documentation, and ensuring quality control in document management. Keeping accurate records of training, inspections, audits, policies, and procedures.
* Prioritising queries and escalating issues to the Lead as necessary.
* Maintaining clear and accurate records for health and safety and emergency planning, organising information effectively, and scheduling training sessions.
* Managing training matrices and calendars related to emergency planning and local resilience forums.
* Assisting with meeting arrangements, including planning, minute-taking, and distributing relevant documentation.
What skills do I need?
* Experience in a support, administrative, or health and safety role.
* Proficiency with computer software packages.
* A strong customer care focus for internal staff and external customers.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to build good working relationships and work both independently and as part of a team.
* Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Why join us?
* Be part of a team that values safety, health, wellbeing, and emergency preparedness, including community resilience.
* Play a key role in compliance management.
* Opportunities for learning and development.
What we can offer you:
A competitive salary and benefits package, along with support for your professional development.
• Grade D £26,409 to £28,163 per annum
• Generous leave allowance
• Free parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
Visit our website for full details of benefits and support.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Joanne Barringer, Health, Safety & EPRR Lead at 07810 504956 or via email at joanne.barringer@havant.gov.uk.
To apply:
Click the apply button and complete the short application (3-4 minutes). Attach your CV and supporting statement via our recruitment platform at www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-us-apply-now. Your application must include a supporting statement addressing the essential and desirable criteria in the role profile.
Closing date: 4 pm on 12th September 2025. Interviews will be held on 19th September 2025.
We may not acknowledge receipt of applications due to high volume, but you will be notified if shortlisted.
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. For more information, visit www.havant.gov.uk/our-organisation/equality-and-diversity. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and expect all staff to share this commitment.
Havant Borough Council is a Category 1 Responder under the Civil Contingencies Act 2004. All employees are expected to support emergency responses when required.
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