Health & Safety Advisor – South Hampshire | Local Authority
£38,928 - £41,895Per Year
37 hours per week
Permanent
We’re currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a well-established team within a South Hampshire-based Local Authority. Working as part of the wider HR service, this is a key position supporting the organisation in maintaining high standards of health, safety, and compliance across both operational and office-based services.
This role offers a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in a supportive and professional environment. You’ll be joining a small and collaborative team, reporting to the Corporate Health & Safety Manager and working alongside another Advisor and an Administrator.
Responsibilities:
* Provide expert health & safety advice and guidance across all service areas
* Review and implement health and safety procedures, policies, and risk assessments
* Support the delivery and coordination of internal training and e-learning
* Conduct site inspections, audits, and accident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting
* Keep up to date with H&S legislation, ensuring compliance and best practice
* Collaborate with managers to promote a strong health and safety culture across the organisation
* Support the development of service-level safety plans and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and CertIOSH membership (essential)
* Substantial H&S experience across both office and operational environments, ideally within the public sector
* Strong knowledge of legislation, audit procedures, and risk management
* Confident communicator with the ability to advise and influence at all levels
* High level of IT literacy (Microsoft 365)
* Full UK driving licence – must be able to travel across the district and attend emergency incidents within 1 hour when required (rota shared with the team)
If interested please get in touch with James Glover at Service Care Solution - james.glover@servicecare.org.uk- 01772 208967 #J-18808-Ljbffr