Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected public sector organisation, to recruit a Health, Safety & Risk Practitioner on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority team committed to delivering high-quality services to the community. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing, implementing, and managing health, safety and risk management programmes, ensuring compliance with legislation and driving a culture of safety across the organisation. Key Responsibilities for the Health, Safety & Risk Practitioner role: * Provide expert advice and guidance to managers and employees on health, safety and risk policies and procedures. * Deputise for the Strategic Health, Safety and Risk Manager in their absence. * Undertake reviews of policy and corporate guidance to ensure compliance with current legislation and best practice. * Work collaboratively with stakeholders including service managers, HR and trade unions to create a positive safety culture. * Investigate and analyse accidents and incidents, complete RIDDOR reporting and support the defence of liability or injury claims. * Develop, manage and deliver health, safety and risk initiatives, projects and promotional campaigns. * Act as system administrator for the Health & Safety system, ensuring data quality with HR colleagues. * Lead the development and deliv...