Health & Safety Advisor

Carmarthenshire County Council; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Carmarthen is seeking a Health & Safety professional to provide expert advice and drive positive change across various occupations. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, professionalism, and a commitment to learning, with a focus on risk management. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing support

Personal development opportunities

Flexible working policies

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice across a range of occupations.
• Drive positive change and high standards in Health & Safety.
• Balance compliance with practical solutions.

Skills

Clear communication

Professionalism & integrity

Confidence & resilience

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Commitment to learning

Job description

Overview

Bring your expertise. Shape the culture. Make an impact.

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional ready to hit the ground running?

We’re looking for someone with the knowledge, confidence, and professionalism to make an impact from day one. You’ll bring a strong focus on risk management and provide expert advice across a range of occupations — while being part of a team driving positive change and high standards

Responsibilities

From the existing description: the role requires applying knowledge with a strong focus on risk management and providing expert advice across a range of occupations, while being part of a team driving positive change and high standards.

Qualifications / Attributes for Success

• Clear communication – able to explain H&S in a practical, engaging way
• Professionalism & integrity – acting as a trusted advisor across all levels
• Confidence & resilience – able to address and influence unsafe practices with professionalism
• Problem-solving skills – balancing compliance with practical solutions
• Collaboration – a team player who supports others and raises standards
• Adaptability – forward-thinking and ready to tackle emerging risks
• Commitment to learning – staying current with legislation and best practice

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Carmarthen

Salary: £35,412 - £39,862

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £18.36 - £20.66

Contract Hours: 37

If you’ve got the experience, attitude, and drive to show others how great Health & Safety advisory work is really done — we’d love to hear from you.