Health and Safety Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the London Borough of Croydon as a Health and Safety Consultant, where you'll enhance the safety culture across departments. This role involves advising on H&S issues, developing policies, and ensuring compliance. Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance (up to 30 days)

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym memberships

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety roles, preferably in public sector.
• Proven track record in developing H&S policies and standards.
• Ability to provide exceptional H&S and fire safety advice.

Responsibilities

• Undertake auditing of H&S policies, practices, and procedures.
• Develop and implement systems to monitor H&S performance.
• Conduct accident and incident investigations and reporting.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Policy Development

Stakeholder Management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate

IOSH Membership

Job description

Your new company
Join the dynamic and forward-thinking team at the London Borough of Croydon, the most populous borough in London, known for its rich history and vibrant cultural scene. As part of our ongoing transformation, driven by the mayor’s business plan, we are committed to creating a place of opportunity, improving financial sustainability, and enhancing the quality of life for our residents:

• Our council owns and manages a diverse portfolio of corporate and commercial properties, ensuring efficient use and strategic development to support our community's needs.
• With significant regeneration and growth plans underway, including the Croydon Town Centre Regeneration Programme, we are focused on revitalising our commercial and corporate property sectors to drive economic recovery and renewal.
• This is an exciting time to be part of Croydon, as we embrace positive change and work towards a brighter future. Join us and contribute to making Croydon a place we can all be proud to call home.

Your new role
As a Health and Safety Consultant, you will report to the Head of Health, Safety and Compliance Manager and will be responsible for developing an organisational culture that promotes the health, safety, and fire safety of all employees, clients, and the public, supporting a safe working environment. You will manage the day-to-day advisory service to departments on Health and Safety issues and risk assessments to enable informed decisions, in line with the council’s obligations as an employer and its corporate policy. You will work to minimise operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents, and injuries, providing a professional, proactive, and commercially focused approach to health and safety service delivery across all council departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake auditing of H&S policies, practices, and procedures
• Develop and implement systems to monitor H&S performance
• Advise on all aspects of H&S management – COSHH, Manual Handling, DSE, etc.
• Manage key stakeholder relationships
• Assist senior colleagues in the H&S team to monitor and audit third-party targets
• Assist in developing a training plan for statutory and mandatory training
• Conduct accident and incident investigations and reporting
• Visit sites to monitor compliance with H&S responsibilities and provide feedback for improvement

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar health and safety role, preferably within the public sector, commercial, and housing environments. You should have developed H&S policies, standards, and procedures, and prepared reports and recommendations. You will be able to provide exceptional H&S and fire safety advice, with a proven track record of collaborating with senior managers and colleagues, while promoting a positive H&S environment at work. Holding an NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate and IOSH membership, along with a passion for professional development, is essential.

What you'll get in return

The London Borough of Croydon Council offers a salary of £47,040 - £49,083, along with a comprehensive and competitive permanent package designed to attract and retain top talent. Employees benefit from a generous annual leave allowance of up to 30 days, depending on length of service. Flexible working arrangements are available to support a healthy work-life balance. The council also supports professional development through various training programs and opportunities for career progression, ensuring staff can grow and advance within the organization.

Moreover, Croydon Council is committed to employee well-being, offering initiatives such as access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support and counselling, discounted gym memberships, and health screenings. Employees contribute between a certain percentage of their salary (details to be specified), with the council making significant contributions as well, through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which offers a secure and reliable retirement plan. Join the London Borough of Croydon Council and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive community impact.