Health And Safety Officer

Service Care Solutions; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector client in Atherstone is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to join their Human Resources Team. This full-time role involves developing and implementing Health and Safety policies, providing expert advice, managing risk assessments, and leading incident investigations. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH National General Certificate and have experience in Health and Safety within a multi-disciplined environment. The role offers competitive pay at £35 per hour Umbrella LTD.

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing Health and Safety advice in a multi-disciplined organization.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks and develop effective safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor corporate Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Provide expert advice on Health and Safety legislation and compliance.
• Manage the Council's risk assessment process and conduct inspections.
• Lead investigations into major incidents and ensure accurate reporting.
• Deliver in-house Health and Safety training and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Overview

A client within the Public Sector based in Warwickshire is currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer to join their Human Resources Team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis, with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority in a Health and Safety environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and monitoring corporate Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Providing expert advice to management, directors, and staff on all matters related to Health and Safety legislation and compliance.
• Supporting housing maintenance and management services, including advice on building and tenant safety and responding to resident enquiries.
• Managing the Council's risk assessment process, conducting inspections and audits, and undertaking complex risk assessments where required.
• Leading investigations into major incidents and ensuring accurate recording and reporting, including RIDDOR submissions.
• Delivering in-house Health and Safety training and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across all services.
• Preparing reports, monitoring performance indicators, and recommending practical improvements in health and safety management.

Candidate / Qualifications

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• Technical Membership (Tech IOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (or equivalent).
• Proven experience providing Health and Safety advice in a multi-disciplined organisation.

Desirable Skills

• Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation and best practice, particularly within housing and construction.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and influencing skills.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks and develop effective safe systems of work.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.

Remuneration

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering £35 per hour Umbrella LTD Inside IR35 (approx. £28 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If this position sounds of interest, email a copy of your up-to-date CV to (url removed) or call Amelia at Service Care Construction on (phone number removed) to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

Also, if this role is not of interest to you but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself, but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this information to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a £250 referral bonus upon completion of an initial probationary period.