Senior Health & Safety Advisor

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Bexley is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join the Corporate Health & Safety Team on a permanent basis. The role is based in our offices with a requirement to be office-based 2-3 days per week.

The successful candidate will work to support council services, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a safe working environment. Interviews are scheduled for w/c 5 October; DBS disclosure and the right to work in the UK are required.

Job description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Corporate Health & Safety Team as a Senior Health & Safety Advisor.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

This is a permanent position.

The successful candidate will be required to be office based at least 2-3 days a week.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Martin Cooke, Interim Head of Health & Safety. [e-mail]

Please see attached job description for full details of the candidate profile. Only applicants who meet the selection criteria (including relevant qualifications and experience) will be considered.

Applicants must have the right to work (RTW) in the UK.

For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of a Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Interviews are scheduled to be held w/c 5 October.

About Us

Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

Our Offer to you

We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, coaching and mentoring programmes, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

• competitive salary
• coaching and mentoring programmes
• an excellent pension scheme
• generous annual leave plus bank holidays

Recruitment Information

As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact uson [e-mail]

This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees. The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.