Health & Safety Lead

Thames Valley Police; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Valley Police is seeking a Health & Safety Lead to enhance the health & safety culture and practices within the organization. The role involves overseeing a dedicated team, managing risks, and promoting awareness initiatives. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and strong communication skills, with hybrid working arrangements available.

Benefits

30 days annual leave (pro-rata for part-time)

Flexible working conditions

Lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Option to join a local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in implementing health & safety management practices.
• Ability to communicate complex information to non-specialists.
• Facilitate workshops and deliver presentations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop a team of health & safety assurance and incident officers.
• Identify and manage health & safety risks across Thames Valley Police.
• Promote health & safety awareness within the force.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Level 5 NVQ in Health and Safety Practice

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

IMEA Certificate in Environmental Management (PIEMA)

NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management

NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

The Strategic Governance Unit is seeking a Health & Safety Lead to oversee and develop a team of health & safety assurance and incident officers, as well as health & safety specialists. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and managing health & safety risks within Thames Valley Police and promoting health & safety awareness across the force.

The ideal candidate will have experience in implementing robust health & safety management practices, risk assurance, governance, and strategy development.

Required qualifications include:

1. NEBOSH Diploma or Level 5 NVQ in Health and Safety Practice
2. NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
3. IMEA Certificate in Environmental Management (PIEMA)
4. NEBOSH Certificate in Construction Health and Safety and Fire Safety and Risk Management
5. NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, with the ability to communicate complex information to non-specialists, facilitate workshops, and deliver presentations.

Benefits include 30 days of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time), flexible working conditions, lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities, and the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more details, visit the 'Supporting You' page via the link at the bottom of the advert.

For queries, contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail], quoting reference 22530. We aim to respond promptly.

Please use Google Chrome for optimal application performance.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 June 2025.

Learn more about our roles here.

(Hybrid working arrangements available)