Health & Safety Advisor – South Hampshire | Local Authority
£38,928 - £41,895 Per Year
37 hours per week
Permanent
We’re currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a well-established team within a South Hampshire-based Local Authority. Working as part of the wider HR service, this is a key position supporting the organisation in maintaining high standards of health, safety, and compliance across both operational and office-based services.
This role offers a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in a supportive and professional environment. You’ll be joining a small and collaborative team, reporting to the Corporate Health & Safety Manager and working alongside another Advisor and an Administrator.
Responsibilities:
Provide expert health & safety advice and guidance across all service areas
Review and implement health and safety procedures, policies, and risk assessments
Support the delivery and coordination of internal training and e-learning
Conduct site inspections, audits, and accident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting
Keep up to date with H&S legislation, ensuring compliance and best practice
Collaborate with managers to promote a strong health and safety culture across the organisation
Support the development of service-level safety plans and contribute to continuous improvement initiativesRequirements:
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and CertIOSH membership (essential)
Substantial H&S experience across both office and operational environments, ideally within the public sector
Strong knowledge of legislation, audit procedures, and risk management
Confident communicator with the ability to advise and influence at all levels
High level of IT literacy (Microsoft 365)
Full UK driving licence – must be able to travel across the district and attend emergency incidents within 1 hour when required (rota shared with the team)If interested please get in touch with James Glover at Service Care Solution - (url removed) - (phone number removed)