Assistant Health and Safety Officer

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking a permanent Assistant H&S Officer within its Corporate H&S function. The successful candidate will join a supportive team and contribute to a variety of health and safety initiatives, requiring a NEBOSH certificate and NVQ level 4. This hybrid position offers flexibility and a chance for professional development in health and safety risk management.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Health & Safety General Certificate required.
• Experience in health and safety advice or safe systems of work desirable.
• Willingness to study for NEBOSH Health & Safety Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Support H&S Officers in the review of corporate policies.
• Develop and review risk assessments and H&S website content.
• Conduct face fit testing and deliver targeted H&S audits.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

IT Skills

Education

NEBOSH Health & Safety General Certificate

NVQ Level 4

Relevant L3 Fire Safety Risk Assessment Qualification

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit a permanent Assistant H&S Officer.



The post holder will work as part of a friendly team in the Council’s Corporate H&S function covering Operational H&S, Strategic H&S and Learning & Development.



The post offers flexible and hybrid working from home and based in the office at the Civic Centre, Newcastle. The post will involve travel to and from sites typically within the Newcastle area.



The successful candidate will be involved in supporting H&S Officers deliver a wide range of H&S functions including: the review of corporate policies, development and review of risk assessments and H&S website content, delivery of face fit testing, training design and delivery, development and delivery of targeted H&S audits and initiatives, provision of H&S advice to managers in different risk areas of the business, and accident screening and investigations across a range of council service functions.



The successful candidate should hold the NEBOSH Health & Safety General Certificate and an NVQ level 4 as part of their general qualifications.



Ideally the successful candidate will have some experience in providing health and safety advice or implementing safe systems of work in a working environment



The successful candidate will be funded and should be willing to study for the NEBOSH Health & Safety Diploma. It is desirable that they also hold a relevant L3 fire safety risk assessment qualification and/or the NEBOSH Construction Certificate.



This opportunity will appeal to candidates seeking an opportunity to further their professional career development in H&S risk management.



To apply for this role you will need to be confident and a good communicator, a good team worker, have a flexible approach to work, be able to meet deadlines and have good IT skills.



For more information on this post you should contact Katherine Chapman, H&S Team Manager on 07790890703 or Simon Shaw, Senior H&S Officer on 07790890713.



Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.



The closing date for this application is 5pm, Monday 30th June 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited attend a competency-based interview on Monday 7th July at Newcastle Civic Centre.