Health & Safety Advisor

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local fire service in Ipswich is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support health and safety policies and procedures. The role involves providing advice, conducting audits, and improving safety culture within the organization. The position offers a salary of £33,366 per annum with flexible working options and various benefits, including up to 29 days of annual leave and pension scheme membership.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety advisory role.
• Additional qualifications like Manual Handling Assessor are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist health and safety advice across the service.
• Conduct incident investigations and deliver training.
• Carry out audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Collaborative mindset

Education

National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) or Level 3 equivalent

Job description

- Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service - Suffolk County Council
- Address: Endeavour House, Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- Salary: £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible working options available)
- Contract: Permanent

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) as a Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Your role and responsibilities
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll play a key role in supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies, procedures, and practices across Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). You’ll provide expert advice and guidance to ensure compliance with legislation, promote a positive safety culture, and help reduce risk to operational staff, support teams, and members of the public.
You will:
- provide specialist health and safety advice across the service
- conduct and support incident investigations
- deliver training on investigations and manual handling
- carry out audits, inspections, and risk assessments
- support operational crews with dynamic risk assessments
- engage with teams across the service and external partners
- promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management.

You will need
- National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) or Level 3 equivalent (essential).
- Strong IT skills to access documents and legislation.
- Experience in a health and safety advisory role.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- To be proactive, approachable, and collaborative.
- Additional qualifications such as Manual Handling Assessor or Incident Command Safety training are desirable .
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team
Join our collaborative team that supports Health, Safety, and Wellbeing across the service. We work with crew members, leaders, and partners to ensure best practices and safety from fire stations to offices. We're proactive, innovative, and committed to keeping the service confident and compliant in dynamic, high-risk settings.

Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information
If you have any questions about the role and your suitability, please contact, Simon Paterson by emailing [e-mail] or by calling 01473 265525.

How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile.
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Complete the Supporting Statement template indicating how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role (refer to the ‘ Person Profile’ section of the JPP)
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or calling 03456 014412.If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm, 13 August 2025
Interview date: week commencing 18 August 2025.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:


up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day


Plus lots more!


If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).