Health and Safety Advisor

Hays; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London council is seeking a Health and Safety Adviser for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves providing expert health and safety advice across various settings, ensuring compliance with legislation, and supporting continuous improvement within the department. With a supportive environment and development opportunities, this position is ideal for proactive professionals looking to enhance their career in health and safety management.

Benefits

31 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays

Health and wellbeing support

Generous local government pension scheme

Discount schemes across leisure and culture

Qualifications

• Proactive health and safety professional with experience in public sector.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety advice and support across Council services.
• Plan and conduct health and safety audits.
• Develop and deliver training on health and safety policies.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

GradIOSH membership

Job description

Your new company

Our client is a London council and a fantastic place to live and work. We'll be celebrating all this and more as the "rebel borough" when they are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Their staff members embody their organisational values: caring, creative, courageous, collaborative and community-focused.The Corporate Health and Safety team is a dynamic group of individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experience, emphasising teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication. They proactively provide health and safety specialist guidance and support to council staff.

Your new role

The Health and Safety Adviser (People) role is a critical fixed-term position for 12 months, responsible for providing competent and professional health and safety advice and support to Council services to ensure continuous improvement in performance. You will support the Senior Health and Safety Adviser (People) to develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policy, management procedures, systems, and guidance across a range of safety critical and statutory areas, both departmentally and corporately.You will plan and complete detailed health and safety management audits, and develop, implement, deliver, and evaluate training.As an integral part of the team, you will need to communicate effectively with both internal and external parties, such as Trade Unions, national and local occupational health and safety groups, and contractors. This role provides a platform for personal growth and development, as you'll have the opportunity to refine your people management skills and expand your professional horizons in a supportive and collaborative environment.

What you'll need to succeed

They are looking for a proactive health and safety professional to support council services across various locations, including offices, libraries, shelters, and residential care settings. You will need strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to manage multiple projects at once. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and GradIOSH membership, with experience advising on health and safety in the public sector or large multi-site organisations. They should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to occupational health and safety legislation, accident prevention, and compliance.

What you'll get in return

They are committed to creating a workplace culture where all people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work.The salary is £50,574 - £53,607 + package, including 31-days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

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