Health and Safety Officer

TAMESIDE COUNCIL; Tameside; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Tameside Council seeks an experienced Health & Safety Officer to provide a professional safety service within Engineering Services. You will advise on governance, statutory compliance, and risk management, helping protect staff and residents.

The role requires delivering training, conducting audits and investigations, and developing safe policies. A Level 6+ qualification and extensive local authority or civil engineering experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience delivering health and safety training, audits and investigations.
• Experience in large organisations, ideally Local Authority or Civil Engineering/Construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional health and safety service to support Engineering Services.
• Advise on governance, statutory compliance and risk management to protect staff and assets.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation

Audits & inspections

Training delivery

Education

Relevant professional qualification Level 6+

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Grade H. Scale 29 - £41,177 to Scale 34 - £46,579 with a professional bar at Scale 31 - £43,419**

Hours Per Week: 36hours

Base Location: Tame Street Depot, Tame Street, Stalybridge, SK15 1ST

Assessment Date: To be arranged

The Role

Tameside Council is looking for an experienced Health & Safety Officer who relishes the opportunity to take on a varied and challenging role.

The Health & Safety Officer will work as part of a team in supporting the Engineering Services Manager in the provision of a professional health and safety service to support Engineering Services. The work of the service will support the Council’s aims and objectives and facilitate the effective management of health and safety risks, in order to ensure effective governance, statutory compliance and best practice. Their role will also involve givingadvice and support to Council employees for their health and wellbeing, contributing to the implementation of the Council’s Health & Wellbeing Strategy.

About You

Applicants must have an excellent understanding of health and safety legislation and industry best practice along with experience of delivering health and safety training, carrying out audits and inspections, completing accident investigations and implementing safety policies and procedures. The role requires substantial experience of working within health & safety in a large organisation, ideally within a Local Authority or in the Civil Engineering/Construction sector.

About Us

Come shape the future of Tameside with us!

“Since joining Team Tameside in September 2022, I’ve been proud to work alongside a hardworking and passionate team that’s making a real difference to our borough.”

“Our Place Directorate is at the heart of shaping Tameside, covering everything from planning and highways to parks, culture, arts, environmental services, and facilities management. Whether it’s keeping our streets clean, improving green spaces, or driving forward exciting regeneration projects, our work makes a direct impact on the lives of residents and businesses every day.”

‘’We’ve already delivered some amazing projects, like Ashton Old Baths, and are currently working on master plans for our town centres in Stalybridge, Hyde, with projects like Ashton Mayoral Development Zone, and Godley Green Garden Village also set to create new homes, jobs and commercial spaces. But it’s not just about developments, day to day it’s about making sure our core services are modern, efficient, and able to support thriving communities and safeguard our heritage buildings and assets for the future.’’

“To do that, we need passionate people to join us. If you want to be part of a team that’s driving real change, improving local services, and shaping the future of Tameside, we’d love to have you on board.”

“Come and be part of something great. Let’s build the future of Tameside together!’’”

1. Relevant professional qualification for the job role at Level 6 or above, AND
2. Minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in the role, AND
3. Maintained membership of a regulated body where this is a requirement to practice in the role where applicable, AND
4. Professional standards practised to the highest expected level

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here