An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Professional to join a growing Corporate Health and Safety Team and play a part in making a strategic impact at Hampshire County Council.
The Role:
The Health and Safety Advisor is a key role within the Corporate Health and Safety Team, delivering the Council’s H&S management systems, policies, and procedures.
You will join a small team of experienced and qualified H&S advisors, forming part of a wider team tasked with embedding Health and Safety (H&S) best practices across the council. The successful candidate will use their industry knowledge, experience, and good judgment to ensure success within their area and the wider team.
Qualified to NEBOSH Certificate (Level 3) or equivalent, you will provide H&S advice to senior leaders and drive change through innovation and continuous improvement.
While in-depth H&S experience is preferred, this role also suits motivated individuals with the right qualifications to join a professional team within an excellent organization.
What you'll do:
The role involves rotating across four functional areas within the Corporate H&S operating model, including policy implementation, incident reporting, investigations, and assurance activities. You will need to demonstrate success across all areas.
You will implement health and safety management systems and support various topics across the council, including high-risk activities in highways, waste, schools, children’s services, and adult health and care. Responsibilities include responding to accident reports, conducting investigations, writing policies, inspections, monitoring, and advising stakeholders across all business areas.
Why join us?
Hampshire County Council is recognized as one of the UK's highest-performing local authorities, offering a modern, supportive, and collaborative environment.
Reasons to consider this role include:
* Hybrid working based in Winchester with flexible arrangements.
* Commitment to inclusion, diversity, and wellbeing, with opportunities to join internal networks.
* Flexible working patterns such as compressed hours, flexi leave, and part-time options.
* Generous leave, sick pay, and discounts on various services.
* Strong pension contributions.
* Opportunities for skill and career development.
* Supportive team environment.
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