Health and Safety Adviser

Devon County Council; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council seeks an experienced health and safety professional for a crucial role based in Exeter. The position involves auditing and implementing safety policies, conducting accident investigations, and delivering training to staff. Flexible working arrangements support a balanced work-life approach, while a commitment to equality and safeguarding is paramount. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact across various teams within the organization.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation essential.
• Experience with premises health and safety issues preferred.

Responsibilities

• Auditing and implementing health and safety policies.
• Conducting comprehensive accident investigations.
• Developing and delivering training to diverse audiences.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Legislation knowledge

Accident investigation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

CMIOSH or actively working towards it

Tools

Office 365

Job description

We are seeking to appoint an experienced health and safety professional to work as an integral member of a busy, supportive, and established team. The role will be based in Exeter, with flexible working and some working from home encouraged. The role will require travel throughout Devon to various teams and establishments.

Key responsibilities include auditing, reviewing, and implementing a wide range of health and safety policies and guidance. You will have designated areas of H&S specialization and be responsible for interpreting legislation and guidance to provide appropriate advice to services and establishments. Additionally, you will develop and deliver in-house and externally accredited training, both face-to-face and remotely, to diverse audiences.

Requirements include holding the NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, being CMIOSH or actively working towards it, with significant post-qualification experience. A thorough knowledge of current H&S legislation is essential, along with the ability to conduct comprehensive accident investigations. Excellent communication skills are necessary to engage with individuals and groups at all organizational levels, including meetings with Directors and management teams. Experience with premises H&S issues such as asbestos and legionella management across multi-site organizations, including educational establishments, is advantageous. A good understanding of Office 365 is also desirable.

For an informal discussion, please contact Simon Bates at 01392 381863 or email [e-mail].

Closing Date: 20/07/2025

Interview Week beginning: 04/08/2025

• DCC promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is committed to equality. We welcome applications from all backgrounds.
• Flexible working arrangements are supported, including hybrid, part-time, and condensed hours.
• We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, and all staff and volunteers must share this commitment.
• Proficiency in spoken English is required.
• Collected personal data will be processed per our privacy notice.
• For more about working for Devon, visit our Working for Devon page.
• Visa sponsorship is not available; UK Right to Work is required. For guidance, visit Work in the UK - GOV.UK.
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.