️ Health, Safety and Wellbeing Assistant
💰 Salary: £15.80 Per Hour
🕒 Hours: Full-Time, 37 Hours
📆 Schedule: Monday to Friday
📄 Contract Length: 4 Months
📍 Location: Ballard House, Plymouth, PL1 3BJ
🌟 Join Plymouth City Council and Help Us Build a Safer, Healthier Workplace
Plymouth City Council is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and proactive Health, Safety and Wellbeing Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to apply their admin and coordination skills in a meaningful role where they can help shape a safe and supportive working environment for all.
🧭 About the Role
As a key member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) team, you’ll play a crucial part in delivering projects and services that promote wellbeing and ensure compliance with health and safety standards across the organisation.
You’ll work closely with the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing and advisors to coordinate activities, maintain our safety systems, support audits, and provide first-line support to employees on HSW matters.
🔑 Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy and policy
Act as the first point of contact for staff queries on HSW matters
Maintain and monitor the SHE Assure system, ensuring RIDDOR compliance
Triage and respond to emails via the team’s shared inbox
Coordinate audits, meetings, casework and maintain up-to-date HSW records
Draft reports, analyse safety data, and record meeting actions
Support the promotion of a positive HSW culture across the organisation
Assist in the planning and tracking of HSW projects and activities
Represent the Council in external forums, e.g., South West Councils Safety Panels
✅ What We’re Looking For
Previous experience in administrative or H&S support roles
Strong organisational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Confident working with data systems, Microsoft Office, and digital platforms
Knowledge of health and safety procedures, regulations, or willingness to learn
Proactive and customer-focused attitude
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise under pressure
Team player with initiative, attention to detail, and professionalism
🎁 What You’ll Gain
Immediate start and competitive daily rate
Opportunity to work in a high-impact public sector role
Experience in a forward-thinking and supportive team
Flexible, meaningful work that promotes community wellbeing
Build your CV with local government experience in health and safety
If this role sounds of interest please apply with your most recent CV