Health and Safety Officer

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Walsall is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to manage various health and safety regulatory activities. The role requires a NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, with opportunities for professional development. You will work within a team while providing support on public health registrations and safety inspections. The position offers a full-time contract with a salary range of £35,412 - £38,220.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous holiday entitlements

First class pension scheme

Training and personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold or be actively working toward a NEBOSH General Certificate or higher relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regulatory and advisory activities covering occupational health and safety.
• Support qualified officers with animal licensing inspections.
• Assist with skin piercing and beauty sector registrations.

Skills

Communication Skills in English

Occupational Health and Safety Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or higher

Job description

Health & Safety Officer - Ref: EE09125

Employer: Walsall Council

Location: Walsall

Salary: SCP G7

Closing date: 23 Nov 2025

Reference: 1012

Sector: Local Councils

Job Type: Health and Safety

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Standard

Hours: Full-Time

Job Details

Health and Safety Officer - Ref: EE09125

Full Time: 37 hours

Salary: G7 £35,412 - £38,220

A car mileage allowance will be applicable for this post.

Office Location: Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall or as otherwise directed.

Walsall Council is seeking an enthusiastic Health and Safety Officer to work in a busy team to deliver a wide range of regulatory and advisory activities covering occupational health and safety, skin piercing and beauty sector registrations, public health funerals and supporting qualified officers with animal licensing inspections.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience within an established team serving a diverse metropolitan area.

Applicants must hold or be actively working toward a NEBOSH General Certificate or higher relevant qualification.

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

For a further discussion please contact Paul Rooney on 01922 653024 or David Elrington on 01922 653023.

Information for Applicants

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Ensure you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time.

Company

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why – as well as a satisfying and rewarding job – we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.

Inclusivity Statement

Walsall Council is committed to creating and working to uphold an inclusive environment where every person feels empowered, valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals across diverse backgrounds, and we work to treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We actively promote diversity and equality, ensuring that our services and opportunities are accessible to all members of our community. We recognise that achieving true inclusivity is an ongoing journey; together, we strive to create a welcoming workplace that celebrates differences and empowers everyone to thrive.

Living in Walsall

Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.

Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment.

To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.

Armed Forces Covenant

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Walsall Council will guarantee an interview for any candidate who has formerly served in the Armed Forces and who meets the essential criteria for the job.