HR Consultant - Health and Safety

CEMP; East Devon; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Health and Safety consultancy based in East Devon is seeking an HR Consultant to provide in-house guidance and leadership in health and safety. The successful candidate will develop policies, deliver training, and support incident investigations. With a salary range of £43,822 - £48,227 per annum, this role offers flexible working opportunities and various health and wellbeing benefits. The ideal candidate possesses a relevant qualification and is passionate about promoting safe work practices.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing services

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant H&S qualification or comparable experience in a similar field.
• Experience working from first principles.
• Proven commitment to promoting safe work environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance on health and safety matters.
• Develop and deliver health and safety policies.
• Prepare directorate-level reports and support delivery.
• Act as a focal point for health and safety issues.

Skills

Interpret H&S legislation

Proactive monitoring

Leadership

Strong communication

Education

Relevant H&S qualification

Job description

HR Consultant Health and Safety

Job code: 9693 | Contract type: Permanent | Hours: 37 per week | Salary: £43,822 - £48,227 per annum (Scale K) | Location: County Hall

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and suitably qualified Health and Safety Consultant to join our Health, Safety and Well-being Team. The successful candidate will provide professional in-house leadership, advice and support to internal services and employees, and collaborate with the traded brand to support service delivery to Norfolk County Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional advice and guidance on health and safety matters to in‑house services and employees.
• Develop and deliver health and safety policies and strategy.
• Prepare directorate‑level reports and support delivery.
• Develop and deliver specialist H&S training.
• Act as a focal point for directorates, teams and managers to identify and address safety issues.
• Undertake proactive monitoring visits and support incident investigation.
• Support the traded service strategy and delivery, acting as a focal point for traded customers.

Qualifications and Experience

• Relevant H&S qualification or comparable experience in a similar field with transferable skills.
• Strong ability to interpret H&S legislation into workable solutions.
• Demonstrated experience working from first principles.
• Professional, energetic, and passionate about supporting people to work safely.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and wellbeing services, including fast‑track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi‑time, part‑time, remote and hybrid working depending on your role and business need
• Financial benefits such as:
  • Norfolk Rewards – employee discount programme (groceries, electronics, travel, etc.)
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • Advance of expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants pensions
  • Tax‑efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to a tax‑efficient car lease scheme for greener travel (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone to a hard‑to‑fill job

Application Details

Please demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria and have a relevant H&S qualification or experience.

Redeployment closing date: 15 January 2026 23:59

All other applicants closing date: 22 January 2026 23:59

Priority consideration may be given to current employees at risk due to restructure or in a redeployment position.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Paul Downer, Head of Health, Safety and Well‑being, email: [e-mail].

We recommend reading the full Job description and person specification to demonstrate how you meet the criteria. Information on our Terms and Conditions is available here.

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Before You Apply

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.