Contractual Hours and Salary
Contractual Hours are 22 hours 12 minutes per week, working pattern can be negotiated. Salary £45,091 - £48,226 pro rata to hours worked.
What You Will Get To Do
* Provide expert health and safety advice to directors, senior managers, and project teams on complex and high‑risk matters.
* Develop and deliver advanced health and safety training across all workforce levels, supporting a strong safety culture.
* Analyse group‑level H&S performance data and trends, presenting insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
* Manage and oversee risk management programmes, including high‑risk audit activity and compliance monitoring.
* Lead serious incident investigations and produce recommendations for senior leadership action.
* Act as the key liaison with safety representatives and external stakeholders (e.g. HSE, insurers, regulators).
* Conduct inspections, surveys and audits to ensure compliance with legislation, standards, and safe working practices.
* Support, supervise and mentor junior H&S Officers, as well as work experience and placement students.
* Contribute to the development, review and strategic direction of corporate H&S policies and procedures.
* Undertake additional responsibilities appropriate to the seniority of the role.
What You Will Bring
* Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety legislation, industry standards, best practice, and training/culture development methods.
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), CertIOSH/GradIOSH with demonstrable relevant experience operating at Health and Safety Officer level in a large organisation, plus ongoing CPD and a full UK driving licence (or mobility support).
* Proven experience developing and implementing H&S policies, conducting risk assessments, inspections, audits, and delivering training programmes.
* Strong analytical capability with experience producing reports, statistical analysis, and briefing papers to support decision‑making and continuous improvement.
* Demonstrated ability to operate as a H&S generalist, work independently and collaboratively, and motivate and influence teams and stakeholders.
* Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and convey complex information clearly.
* Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, meet deadlines, and build effective internal and external relationships.
Benefits
* Competitive Salary: £45,091 - £48,226 pro rata to hours worked.
* Outstanding Pension Scheme: we invest in your future with a Local Government Pension.
* Generous Annual Leave: 28 days of annual leave, rising to 32 days after 5 years (2 of which can be fixed by the Council), plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
* Flexible Working Hours: up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs).
* Hybrid & Flexible Working: we support a healthy work‑life balance with flexible and hybrid working options.
* Learning & Development: access a wide range of training, development, and progression opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing Support: discounted gym memberships, mental health resources, and other wellbeing services.
* Cycle to Work Scheme: tax‑efficient cycle to work programme.
* Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme: opportunity to drive a brand‑new electric or hybrid vehicle through a salary sacrifice car scheme after 12 months service.
* Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice: discounts on shopping, travel, and services, plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more after 6 months service.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We’re an equal opportunity employer and aim to have a culture and workplace where our people feel a sense of belonging, are respected and empowered to do their best work. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
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