Job Description
Health and Safety OfficerRate: £26.81 per hour (Umbrella)Location: Nuneaton (with borough-wide travel and site attendance required)Contract End Date: 7 months duration
Overview
A local authority is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support the delivery of a proactive, compliant and practical health and safety service across a range of council operations.
The role requires regular on-site presence and active engagement with managers and operational teams to drive improvements in health and safety performance and culture.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out H&S audits, inspections, and site visits across council services
* Investigate accidents/incidents and ensure effective corrective actions
* Provide advice and guidance to managers across operational risk areas
* Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions
* Support development and review of risk assessments (COSHH, DSEAR, etc.)
* Work with managers to develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
* Produce reports, policies, and committee papers
* Monitor compliance with relevant H&S legislation and standards
* Support closure of audit actions and continuous improvement
* Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including unions and insurers
Essential Requirements
* Experience in a health and safety advisory role
* Local authority or unionised environment experience
* Experience conducting H&S audits and inspections
* Strong experience delivering H&S training and presentations
* Knowledge of "Big Six" hazards
* CDM experience (Client/PD exposure desirable)
* Experience developing SSOW and supporting managers
* Strong understanding of H&S legislation and its application
* Confident report writing and communication skills
Desirable
* NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or working towards
* Training qualification (or willingness to obtain)
* Experience improving H&S systems or processes
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