Health & Safety Officer - Ref: EE09125

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Walsall; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Walsall is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to deliver a range of regulatory and advisory activities. Key responsibilities include managing occupational health, safety inspections, and beauty sector registrations. Applicants must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or be working toward one. This role offers an excellent opportunity for skill development within a busy team.

Benefits

Car mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Must hold or be actively working toward a NEBOSH General Certificate or higher relevant qualification.
• Experience in occupational health and safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver regulatory and advisory activities covering occupational health and safety.
• Support qualified officers with animal licensing inspections.
• Manage a range of activities including beauty sector registrations.

Skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Officer - Ref: EE09125

Full Time: 37 hours

Salary: G7 £35,412 - £38,220

A car mileage allowance will be applicable for this post

Office Location: Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall or as otherwise directed.

Walsall Council is seeking an enthusiastic Health and Safety Officer to work in a busy team to deliver a wide range of regulatory and advisory activities covering occupational health and safety, skin piercing and beauty sector registrations, public health funerals and supporting qualified officers with animal licensing inspections.

The role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and gain valuable experience within an established team serving a diverse metropolitan area.

Applicants must hold or be actively working toward a NEBOSH General Certificate or higher relevant qualification.

For a further discussion please contact Paul Rooney on 01922 653024 or David Elrington on 01922 653023.

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: 23rd November 2025

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Information for Applicants

Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time.