Health and Safety Officer

Exeter City Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in the United Kingdom is looking for experienced Health and Safety Officers to support its operational services. Ideal candidates should possess a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, have strong communication skills, and a thorough understanding of health and safety legislation. Responsibilities include leading audits, implementing policies, and delivering training. The positions require travel to various sites, and applicants should have management experience related to health and safety issues.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold or be working towards the NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• A thorough understanding of current health and safety legislation is essential.
• Experience undertaking detailed accident investigations is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead on audits and implement health and safety policies.
• Provide clear advice interpreting legislation and best practices.
• Design and deliver toolbox talks and in-house training.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Experience in health and safety management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Specialist health and safety software

Job description

About you

Are you driven by the challenge of promoting a culture of health and safety and have experience of dealing with the health and safety challenges in high-risk operational areas?
If so we’re looking for positive, dynamic, and results-focused individuals who are passionate about health and safety.

About the role

We are looking to appoint twoexperienced Health and Safety Officers to join our busy team supporting the Council’s operational services. While the roles are based in Exeter, you will be required to travel to sites across the wider area.

In this role, you will lead on audits, and review and implement a range of health and safety policies and guidance. You will have designated areas of specialism and will provide clear, informed advice by interpreting relevant legislation and best practice. You will also design and deliver toolbox talks and in house training for frontline staff.

Applicants must hold, or be working towards, the NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), with strong post qualification experience. A thorough understanding of current health and safety legislation and experience undertaking detailed accident investigations are essential. You should be an excellent communicator, able to engage confidently with staff at all levels, including senior managers.

Experience of managing premises related health and safety issues—such as asbestos and legionella—across multi site organisations is desirable, as is a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and specialist health and safety software.

About the team

Exeter City Council is a council with ambitious plans and that is excited by once in a generation opportunity to re-organise local government for the city, whilst also keeping focused on the day job of delivering the best public services for residents, business and visitors.

These roles form a dedicated specialist team focusing upon operational health and safety matters in wider busy Environmental Health Service.

What next?

If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.

Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Lisa Cocks, Environmental Health and Licensing Manager at [e-mail]

We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.

Our commitment

At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.

To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.