Health and Safety Compliance Officer

South Hams District Council; Totnes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Health and Safety Compliance Officer in Totnes. The ideal candidate will advise on compliance with legislation, lead improvement plans, and assist in implementing new compliance software. Strong communication skills and experience in Health and Safety are essential. Apply by 17 August 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health and Safety Officer in public or private sector.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety policies.
• Ability to apply compliance knowledge in practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to Senior Leadership regarding Health and Safety compliance.
• Lead Health and Safety improvement plans.
• Assist with implementation of compliance software.

Skills

Health and Safety legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Experience in waste or transport industries

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated person to become the Council's Health and Safety Compliance Officer. Ideally you will have experience of working as a Health and Safety Officer in the public or private sector. Experience of working with the waste or transport industries would be very beneficial. You should have an excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, policies and guidance and be able apply that knowledge in practical situations.

Your main role will be providing advice to Senior Leadership and colleagues regarding Health and Safety compliance, making sure that there is a high level of compliance with legislation and good practice, ensuring a safe, healthy workforce. Good communication skills are key as you will be dealing with colleagues with a variety of different working backgrounds and experiences on a day-to-day basis. You will be expected to lead H&S improvement plans and report performance to the senior leadership team via the Performance Board.

We have recently procured new Health and Safety compliance software so part of the role will be assisting with its implementation across all Council services and then using the system to monitor and support compliance.

You will be part of the Environmental Health and Licensing team that strives to do the best for our customers, contributes to the wider corporate agenda and supports the development of team members. The team cover a wide range of roles including Emergency Planning, Business Continuity, Health and Safety enforcement and Licensing to name a few.

We know that not all candidates will meet every single desired attribute. If your experience or qualifications looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! The interview will be an opportunity for you to tell us more about your knowledge and experience.

For an initial discussion please contact Ian Luscombe, Head of Environmental Health and Licensing at [e-mail] or 01822 813713 or Karen Proctor, Principal Environmental Health Officer at [e-mail] or 01803 861128.

Closing date: Sunday 17 August 2025