Health and Safety Advisor
North East Lincolnshire Council, Job reference NELC400000662, posted 08/06/2026.
Job details
Salary: NJC25 – £36,363.
Contractual hours: 37 hours per week, full-time and permanent.
Job description
Ready to use your expertise to make a real impact on safety across diverse, high‑profile projects?
As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a vital role in providing competent advice to a variety of services, including Estates & Assets, Facilities Management, Highways Maintenance, Housing and Transport.
Responsibilities
* Provide Health & Safety advice internally and to partners.
* Support risk assessments across services, investigate accidents, incidents and dangerous occurrences.
* Conduct spot site visits to ensure contractor compliance.
* Monitor contractors, site agents and internal project management processes.
* Develop monitoring and reporting systems.
* Support contractor selection and vetting.
* Ensure Construction Design Management compliance throughout projects.
* Conduct periodic workplace inspections and statutory assessments.
* Assist in leading and contributing to internal and external audits relating to health and safety.
* Contribute to policy and procedure development in line with legislation and best practice.
* Apply creativity and innovation to solve complex health‑and‑safety challenges.
Who we’re looking for
You will bring strong, hands‑on experience across construction, project delivery, contractor management, and CDM regulations. The right candidate will be highly self‑sufficient and able to make an impact from day one. You will be confident and credible when collaborating with professional services stakeholders.
Why join us
Joining us means becoming part of a proactive and forward‑thinking team where your expertise will make a real difference across a diverse range of services. You will have the opportunity to work on varied and impactful projects, applying your knowledge of construction, contractor management and CDM regulations to shape safe and compliant environments. We value independence and initiative, giving you the autonomy to hit the ground running while also supporting your professional growth.
Benefits
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays), local government pension enrolment, and access to the RewardNEL platform:
* Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work, Holiday Extra, and Tusker (Car Lease).
* Discounts at local coffee shops and bars.
* In‑house wellbeing support.
* Free and discounted local car parking.
* Access to savings at major retailers, entertainment, and hotels.
* Flexible working, excellent training and development opportunities, and a fostering friendly scheme.
Key dates
* Closing date: 6 July 2026
* Interviews: Week commencing 20 July 2026
Contact
Rob Fair – Rob.Fair@nelincs.gov.uk
Need support with your application? Contact Wendy Trask at 07702 338542 (text or call).
Equal Opportunities
We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We have an in‑house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace.
EEO statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
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