Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor
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Are you an experienced health, safety and environmental professional ready to make a meaningful impact across Scotland by promoting safe, sustainable, and compliant working environments? The Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor role sits within Food Standards Scotland’s Corporate Services division, as part of the Health, Safety, Administration, Facilities and Environment (HSAFE) Business Unit. Reporting directly to the HSE Manager, this post currently carries no direct line management or budgetary responsibilities. In this role, you will support FSS’s health and safety, environmental, and sustainability agendas by monitoring compliance, providing advice to staff and the wider organisation, and contributing to the ongoing development of a positive safety and sustainability culture. You will carry out site visits across Scotland where FSS staff operate, undertaking audits, inspections, incident investigations. The role also involves supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of FSS’s Safety Management Systems, including supporting the online training platform, display screen equipment assessments and support occupational health cases. You will contribute to FSS' Public Body duties for climate reporting and its sustainability plans.
Responsibilities
* Deliver on the HSE functions of the HSAFE Business Unit.
* Contribute to FSS’ sustainability and environmental agenda, including processing of carbon emissions data.
* HSE site visits, investigations and audits. This will include locations across Scotland where FSS’ field operational staff work which are poorly served by public transport. These are predominantly abattoirs and may also include farms, or other remote locations. Occasional overnight visits may be required.
* Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
* The continual review and update of FSS’ Health, Safety and Environmental Management system.
* Supporting staff with written procedures, risk and COSHH assessments.
* Review and advise on applicable legislation.
* Report writing.
* Accurate data input.
* Along with Human Resources, assist with health and wellbeing case management.
* Any other duties which may be associated with the job function.
Qualifications
Minimum of a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
A valid driving licence (automatic or full).
Success profile
Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on.
Experience
* Experience working as a Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor, or at a more senior level, with a strong background in incident investigations, auditing, and continual improvement of management system documentation.
* Experience of driving environmental and sustainability agendas.
* Ability to interpret complex information and write accurately and concisely in a technical manner.
Behaviours
* Making effective decisions – Level 3.
* Communicating and influencing - Level 3.
* Working Together – Level 3.
* Managing a quality service - Level 3
You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here.
Behaviours are assessed at interview. Full details will be shared in advance with all candidates invited to this stage.
How To Apply
Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.
Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.
If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. This candidates selected for interview will be offered the opportunity of undertaking a site visit. Assessments are scheduled for w/c 8 December 2025 however this may be subject to change.
About Us
Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has a wide and diverse remit which covers all aspects of the food chain which can impact on public health – aiming to protect consumers from food safety risks and promote healthy eating. Our mission is to be Scotland’s leading authority on food safety, standards and healthy eating; using data and evidence to provide assurance and advice that inspires consumer confidence and improves public health.
Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.
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, this role is full-time and includes flexible working arrangements.
If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact Stephen.O'neill@fss.scot
Security Checks
Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).
You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, or read about the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.
Equality Statement
We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
Further Information
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.
Apply before: 16 November 2025 (23:59).
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Mid-Senior level
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