Job Description
We are Lichfield District Council. A local authority in the Heart of England that provides local services to over 100,000 residents. Our District is a beautiful place to live and work, with its historic city centre which has the impressive Lichfield Cathedral and is the birthplace of Samuel Johnson.
Our organisation is ambitious, innovative, and highly driven to be the best in all that we do. We want to further this growth potential in all key areas of the business by hiring great people. In return, we can build stronger foundations, provide quality services, and help support our company objectives longer term.
JOB PURPOSE
We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional to act as the Council’s Competent Person and provide specialist advice and support for our wide range of shared services across Staffordshire, including to neighbouring local authorities (Tamworth, Stafford and Cannock), Lichfield Garrick Theatre and LWMTS.
This role offers the chance to influence safety culture, work closely with senior leaders, and make a real difference in protecting staff, contractors, and the public.
Essential requirements:
1. Educated to Degree level in a discipline relevant to the post or a clear demonstration that the equivalent in depth of understanding has been gained th...