Health and Safety Advisor - 12 Month FTC

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London seeks a Health and Safety Advisor for a 12-month FTC. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety management, conducting audits, and developing training. The ideal candidate will have NEBOSH certification and experience in the public sector, with strong communication skills to support various stakeholders.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible retirement

Learning and development courses

Discounts and interest-free travel loan

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety role within the public sector is essential.
• Competency in Microsoft Office applications is required.
• NEBOSH General qualification is mandatory, diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of health and safety management.
• Develop and monitor health and safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct health and safety management audits and investigations.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH General

NEBOSH Diploma

CertIOSH

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london, United Kingdom

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Posted:

26.06.2025

Expiry Date:

10.08.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company
You will be working for a local authority that has a great reputation for making a positive impact on the community, supporting a positive work environment.
Your new role

• Work collaboratively with Council Directors, Managers and staff across the organisation to ensure high standards of health and safety management are maintained.
• To work flexibly across service areas and with partners to achieve the objectives of the Council
• To raise health and safety performance in the council by contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and efficiency
• 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.
• To plan and complete detailed health and safety management audits as part of the Council's audit programme.
• To support directors and senior managers in managing health and safety by providing required reports e.g. performance reports, annual reports, etc.
• To develop, implement, deliver and evaluate health and safety training, including e-learning.
• To coordinate on service areas and corporate projects relating to health, safety and associated issues as required.
• To support managers in their understanding and use of the risk assessment process to ensure all significant risks are properly and proportionally assessed and recorded.
• To investigate significant or serious incidents and to advise, report and make recommendations on any necessary local or corporate action.
• To participate as a competent advisor in consultations and negotiations with trade unions and managers on health and safety matters.
• To consult and liaise with the HSE, national and local occupational health and safety groups and other local authorities and organisations.

What you'll need to succeed

• NEBOSH General (NEBOSH Diploma preferably or working towards diploma)
• CertIOSH
• Experience in a health and safety role within the public sector
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications
• Great communication skills both verbally and written

What you'll get in return

• Generous annual leave
• Flexible retirement
• Learning and development courses at work
• Plus other additional benefits, such as discounts and an interest-free travel loan

What you need to do now
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