Health and Safety Advisor

Warwickshire County Council; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in England is hiring a Health and Safety Advisor to enhance health, safety, and wellbeing services. You will engage with staff at all levels, contribute to managing risks, and support compliance with health and safety legislation. This is a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment while benefiting from flexible working arrangements and generous annual leave. A NEBOSH certificate and IOSH membership are required. Competitive salary of up to £36,363 based on experience.

Benefits

Agile working arrangements

Generous annual leave (minimum 23 days)

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Professional development opportunities

Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Recent experience providing professional-level health and safety advice and support.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to high-quality health, safety, and wellbeing services.
• Advise on health, safety, and wellbeing standards.
• Support the workforce in managing risks and compliance.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Confidence

Organisational skills

IT skills using Microsoft Office 365

Ability to engage with varied audiences

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Membership of IOSH

Job description

Role Summary

As a Health and Safety Advisor with us, you will:

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of our dynamic team, contributing your expertise each day to deliver high-quality health, safety, and wellbeing services in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Use your expertise and experience to provide advice on health, safety, and wellbeing standards and strategies.
• Provide assurance about risk management and health and safety legislation.
• Support all levels of the workforce to understand and manage risk, health and safety legislation, policy commitments and organisation wide standards and arrangements.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Council's services through delivering the Council's Health and Safety Management plan including the development and monitoring of action plans.
• Share good practice across services and help foster a culture of safety and wellbeing.
• Advise staff on their responsibilities for health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Support in delivering health and safety audits and workplace inspections.
• Review accidents and incidents.
• Support the preparation and delivery of health, safety, and wellbeing training.
• Support the review and updating of corporate policies, standards, guidance and arrangements.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Professional Development: We support your career growth and provide opportunities for further professional development.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Diverse Work: Engage in a wide range of health, safety, and wellbeing functions, ensuring no two days are the same.
• The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

About the Team

Warwickshire County Council has a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic qualified health and safety professional who is seeking to develop their skills in a supportive environment within our dynamic Workforce Health and Safety Team. This is a chance to be part of a friendly, professional team that supports a range of services and workforce. This role is based in Warwick, but you will be required to travel around the County, engaging with various teams and departments. This travel aspect adds variety to your work and allows you to make a significant impact across the entire County.

Qualifications

• A NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH).
• Recent experience providing professional-level health and safety advice and support.
• Confidence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with a wide and varied audience.
• A flexible approach to work, the ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and possess excellent IT skills using Microsoft Office 365 Applications.
• The ability to work under your own initiative and be highly organised, as well as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, with insurance that covers business use.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Up to £36,363 depending on experience.
• Agile Working: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer Agile working arrangements.
• Generous Annual Leave: A minimum of 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part time).
• Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Travel Reimbursement: Car mileage reimbursement for appropriate work-related travel.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for further training and career advancement.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to confidential support and advice on a range of personal and professional issues.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Programmes and resources to support your physical and mental health.
• Discounts and Offers: Access to a range of discounts on products and services through our employee benefits scheme i.e. purchase extra annual leave, car lease scheme, discounts on days out and entertainment and more.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to get involved in community projects and make a positive impact.
• The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

EEO and Pre-engagement Checks

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.