Salary: £47,181 - £50,269
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Location: Bristol
Role Overview
Bristol City Council is seeking two Principal Health and Safety Consultants to join our Health, Safety and Wellbeing team. One role will focus on supporting our Schools and Children’s Services within the Corporate Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team, while the other will lead our Parks and Harbours services, safeguarding some of the city’s most iconic public spaces. Both roles provide an opportunity to influence culture, strengthen systems and make a tangible difference to the safety and wellbeing of thousands of people across the city.
What You’ll Be Doing
Act as a trusted advisor across a wide range of council services, helping managers embed best practice and comply with health and safety legislation.
Support the delivery of our strategy and the ongoing development of our PLAN–DO–CHECK–ACT management system.
Lead and contribute to key projects, develop policies and procedures, and strengthen initiatives that reduce risk and improve compliance.
Use data and insight to identify trends, analyse risks, and measure the impact of interventions to prevent incidents and drive continual progress.
Provide practical, on‑site support, including specialist assessments such as HAVS, Noise and COSHH, and embed effective health and safety systems across the council.
About You
Experienced health and safety professional with strong technical expertise and a practical, collaborative approach.
NEBOSH Diploma and membership of a UK health and safety professional body.
Comfortable working at pace, managing competing priorities, and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills, able to offer clear, practical advice while constructively challenging to achieve positive outcomes.
Experience within a local authority is beneficial but not essential.
Motivated, adaptable, and committed to making Bristol a safer place, with a personal alignment to our values of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Why Bristol City Council?
In return, you’ll join a supportive team of professionals, gain exposure to a wide range of risks and operational challenges, and have autonomy to influence the council’s corporate agenda. The role offers an excellent rewards package, flexible working, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. Hybrid working arrangements are available, allowing employees to balance service needs and personal choice.
How do I apply?
Please click on "Apply" and submit an application via our careers site. For an informal conversation about the role, or any further information, email christina.czarkowski-crouch@bristol.gov.uk .
Closing date: Sunday 1st March 2026.
Interviews: Tuesday 10th March 2026.
No agencies please.
We are a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicant who considers themselves to be disabled and meets the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. We will make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.
At Bristol City Council, we welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
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