Health & Safety Consultant

Dorset Council UK; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Dorchester seeks a qualified health and safety professional to provide high-quality advice and support to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Responsibilities include conducting inspections and audits, developing policies, and promoting a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH qualification and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills, with opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Qualified health and safety professional with strong knowledge of health and safety law.
• Experience in a large or complex organisation.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality health and safety advice to managers and employees.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Develop and review policies and guidance.

Skills

Health and safety law knowledge

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Relationship building

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a chance to use your health and safety expertise in a role with real variety and impact, supporting a large and diverse organisation to keep people safe, well and supported at work. You’ll work across council services, schools, academies and external partners, with clear development and progression opportunities, including support to continue your professional development and work towards chartered status.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide high-quality, practical health and safety advice to managers and employees, helping services meet their legal responsibilities while applying proportionate and sensible risk management. Your work will include inspections, audits, accident and incident investigations, developing and reviewing policies and guidance, analysing data and trends, and promoting a positive health and safety culture across the organisation. You’ll also contribute to training delivery, support procurement and equipment safety, and work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and the wider council to ensure health and safety is embedded in everyday practice.

About You

You’ll be a qualified health and safety professional with strong knowledge of health and safety law and good practice, ideally gained within a large or complex organisation. You’ll hold a NEBOSH General Certificate at Grade 9 or a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent at Grade 10, with a clear commitment to ongoing CPD and professional growth. You’ll be confident building relationships, communicating clearly, solving problems and applying legislation in a practical, balanced way, while managing competing priorities and working with a high degree of autonomy.