Health And Safety Officer

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the West Midlands is seeking a part-time Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. The role involves conducting audits, delivering training, and advising managers on safety practices. Ideal candidates hold a NEBOSH Diploma or are willing to obtain one, and have strong knowledge of current health and safety regulations. Professional development includes support for certifications and a car user allowance.

Benefits

Professional development support

Paid professional membership

Car user allowance

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) or willingness to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of current H&S legislation and its practical application.
• Experience in auditing, training delivery, and advising on H&S matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and ad-hoc health and safety audits.
• Support and advise managers on risk assessments.
• Deliver training on health and safety responsibilities.
• Contribute to health and safety strategies and policies.
• Liaise with stakeholders including union reps.

Skills

Strong knowledge of current H&S legislation

Auditing experience

Training delivery

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health and Safety Officer (Part-Time - 3 Days/Week)

📍 West Midlands

📅 Start Date: 10th November 2025

🕒 3 days per week (1 day on-site, 2 days remote)

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and making a tangible impact across diverse environments? We're working with a forward-thinking public sector organisation in the West Midlands region to recruit a Health and Safety Officer on a part-time basis.

The Role

As a Health and Safety Officer, you'll play a key role in supporting managers and teams to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and best practice. You'll conduct audits, inspections, and investigations, while also delivering training and offering expert guidance across various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and ad‑hoc health and safety audits, inspections, and accident investigations.
• Support and advise managers on risk assessments and remedial actions.
• Deliver training and awareness sessions on health and safety responsibilities.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of health and safety strategies and policies.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including union reps and public bodies.

What We're Looking For

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) or willingness to obtain.
• Strong knowledge of current H&S legislation and its practical application.
• Experience in auditing, training delivery, and advising on H&S matters.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.

Additional Info

• This is a part-time role: 3 days per week (1 day on-site in the Nuneaton area).
• Professional development is supported, including one paid professional membership.
• Car user allowance applicable.