Job Description
Health and Safety Adviser
Temporary Contract (12 Months)
Job Details
Powys County Council
Service Area: Workforce & Organisation Development / Corporate HR
Hours: 37 hours per week
Start Date: 06 July 2026
Duration: 52 weeks
Working Pattern: Flexible / agile working. May include home working, office working or site visits depending on service demands.
Location
Main Office Base:
County Hall
Llandrindod Wells
Powys
LD1 5LG
Pay
PAYE Rate:£21.13 per hour
Job Overview
Powys County Council is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Adviser to provide occupational health and safety support, advice and guidance across council service areas.
The role will involve developing policies, procedures and guidance, carrying out audits and inspections, investigating accidents and incidents, producing reports, delivering health and safety training and advising Corporate Directors, Heads of Service and Service Area Managers.
The successful candidate must have strong health and safety advisory experience, excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation, and the ability to influence managers and decision-makers across a local authority environment.
Important – Please Read Carefully
This role requires direct experience working in a health and safety environment and providing professional H&S advice.
You must hold a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, be a member of IOSH, and hold a current valid driving licence.
Candidates without the required H&S advisory experience, NEBOSH Diploma/equivalent qualification and IOSH membership are unlikely to be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Provide occupational health and safety advice, support and guidance to council service areas
Monitor service performance against council policy and statutory H&S requirements
Develop health and safety policies, procedures and guidance
Support service managers in developing strategic H&S systems
Advise Corporate Directors, Heads of Service and Service Area Managers
Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture
Carry out health and safety audits and inspections
Provide written recommendations and practical solutions to managers
Investigate and report on accidents and incidents
Produce reports to monitor accident and incident trends
Assist with the development, coordination and delivery of H&S training
Attend internal and external health and safety liaison meetings
Monitor that senior managers are discharging their health and safety responsibilities
Support maintenance of the corporate health and safety intranet site
Liaise with external bodies including HSE, Fire Service and Welsh Government
Keep up to date with legislation and maintain CPD
Work with Occupational Health and HR colleagues on workforce wellbeing
Stop council activity where there is serious and imminent H&S risk
Essential Experience & Skills
Experience working in a health and safety environment
Experience providing professional health and safety advice
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation
Knowledge of health and safety issues and implications for local authorities
Ability to develop and implement H&S policies and procedures
Ability to carry out audits, inspections and incident investigations
Ability to communicate and influence effectively at all levels
Good presentation and training skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good ICT skills
Self-motivated with ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Ability to build professional relationships with managers and decision-makers
Understanding of how health and safety affects a local authority environment
Possession of a current valid driving licence
Essential Qualifications
NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
Member of IOSH
Current valid driving licence
Desirable
Chartered Member of IOSH
Experience developing and delivering health and safety training programmes
Welsh language skills
Experience or knowledge of working in a Social Services environment
Additional Information
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.
Interviews will be held online, or in person if requested by the candidate. The interview will be one stage, lasting no longer than 1 hour, and will be conducted by the H&S Manager and an Officer assigned to the service area.
The position will be within a Social Services environment, so any relevant knowledge, experience or examples from this setting will be helpful at interview stage.
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Job Reference:OR104441