Specialist Health & Safety Advisor

Lambeth Council; London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Lambeth Council is seeking a Specialist Health & Safety Advisor to lead investigations and develop frameworks for best practices. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to contribute to community safety and well-being. The ideal candidate will have experience in food safety audits and knowledge of relevant legislation.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Sick Pay

Discounts at local restaurants

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Secure Bike Storage facilities

Trade Union Membership

Qualifications

• Experience conducting food safety and health & safety audits.
• Knowledge of PACE and preparing evidence.
• Understanding of environmental health software.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile investigations in health & safety.
• Develop frameworks for best practices.
• Provide assurance to the local community.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Health & safety audits

Interviewing under caution

Computerised systems

Tools

Excel

Word

iDox Uniform

Job description

Specialist Health & Safety Advisor REF: 2287

PO7: 59,772 pa rising in annual increments to £62,922 inc LW.

1 Year Fixed Term Contract - Full Time

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose,’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff;Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicatedOne Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Team:

Working as part of a tight knit team that is focused on public safeguarding, you will contribute to local and boroughwide projects, providing assurance to the local community and visitors to the borough.

About the Role:

As the Specialist Health & Safety Advisor you will lead on high profile investigations as well as contribute to the development of frameworks that deliver upon best practice.

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence:

Relevant food safety and health & safety knowledge and experience, which includes experience of conducting food safety and health and safety audits of hospitality premises with a focus on hotels, restaurants, pubs and bars

Knowledge of PACE, conducting interviews under caution, preparing evidence and obtaining warrants

Knowledge and understanding of computerised systems including Excel, Word, Windows and environmental health software package such as iDox Uniform

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description & Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Trevor Virtue [e-mail]

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on 26th May 2025

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please clickhere.

In addition, you will also be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be foundhereCifas

We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers.