Description Do you have previous Health and Safety experience, and are looking for a new challenge within Health and Safety? If you are then the Social Security Scotland’s Health and Safety team is seeking an enthusiastic colleague to join the team. Based within Social Security Scotland’s People and Place division, the Health and Safety Team provides competent advice and support to stakeholders including colleagues and/or line managers throughout the Agency, supporting its values of dignity, fairness and respect. We aim to promote a positive health and safety culture through improvement of an effective health and safety management system and provision of a safe and healthy working environment. As Health and Safety Advisor you will be responsible for supporting line managers and operational delivery to maintain our health and safety policies and procedures. You will also be a technical member of IOSH with a NEBOSH certificate, or hold an equivalent Health and Safety Qualification. Responsibilities Responsibilities Support the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation’s Health and Safety Management System. Provide expert guidance to managers and staff to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including Display Screen Equipment (DSE) self-assessments, Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs), and both individual and activity-based risk assessments. Assist in the planning and delivery of the Health and Safety training programme, including the facilitation of in-person sessions (e.g. fire safety) and the development of engaging eLearning content aligned with current regulations. Conduct routine health and safety inspections and thorough accident investigations, engaging with relevant stakeholders and producing detailed reports with findings, recommended actions, and practical guidance. Contribute to the successful delivery of health and safety initiatives and projects, including the development of policies and written guidance in line with statutory requirements. Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, collaborating effectively within the team and demonstrating initiative when working independently. Qualifications Qualifications You should be a technical member of IOSH with a NEBOSH certificate, or equivalent. Success Profiles We use an assessment framework called ‘Success Profiles’ which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements. Technical / Professional Skills: You will demonstrate the following skills within the ODP Framework - Core ODP Skills - Operational Delivery Profession Connections and communication - Working Adaptability to change - Working Experience Experience of delivering health and safety projects in a similar environment. Behaviours • Managing a Quality Service - Level 3 • Working Together - Level 3 • Seeing the Big Picture – Level 3 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here. How to apply Apply online, you must provide a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the Success Profiles above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. We aim to provide feedback on request. However, if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment. Information Session We are holding a candidate information session to provide you with information about the application and interview process, as well as further information on the role and team. The session will be held on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 12:30 – 13:30. Please join us using the link below to find out more about the role. Join the meeting now Expected Timeline (subject to change) Sift – from 3rd October Interview – w/c 27th October Location – MS Teams Reserve List In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available, a reserve list will be kept for up to 9 months. About us Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options, depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location, which will be either Glasgow or Dundee. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Equality Statement Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment, should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process, please contact us at Recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland, or the broader Scottish Government Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade. If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form, please contact the Resourcing Team via recruitment@socialsecurity.gov.scot. Apply before Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 23:55. Contact Name - Tracey Calderwood Contact e-Mail - Tracey.Calderwood@socialsecurity.gov.scot