Specialist Health & Safety Advisor, LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading council in London is seeking a Specialist Health & Safety Advisor to lead investigations and ensure best practices in public safeguarding. The role involves conducting audits and contributing to community projects, with a competitive salary and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 27 days

Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Sick Pay

Discounts at local restaurants and gyms

Learning and Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Trade Union Membership

Qualifications

• Relevant food safety and health & safety knowledge and experience.
• Conducting audits of hospitality premises.
• Knowledge of PACE and conducting interviews under caution.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile investigations.
• Develop frameworks promoting best practices.
• Contribute to local and borough-wide projects.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Health & safety experience

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in Word

Knowledge of PACE

Tools

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 these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme, ensuring we are ‘connected by purpose’ in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours—Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability—that were developed by staff for staff. For more information, please visit our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. From Streatham to Waterloo, our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken. Lambeth is home to the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. Our borough offers excellent schools, green spaces like Brockwell Park, cultural sites such as the Black Cultural Archives, and renowned institutions including St Thomas's Hospital.

About the Team:

You will work as part of a close-knit team focused on public safeguarding, contributing to local and borough-wide projects, providing assurance to the community and visitors.

About the Role:

As the Specialist Health & Safety Advisor, you will lead high-profile investigations and contribute to developing frameworks that promote best practices.

Application Requirements:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement must clearly demonstrate:

• Relevant food safety and health & safety knowledge and experience, including conducting audits of hospitality premises like hotels, restaurants, pubs, and bars.
• Knowledge of PACE, including conducting interviews under caution, preparing evidence, and obtaining warrants.
• Proficiency with computerised systems such as Excel, Word, Windows, and environmental health software like iDox Uniform.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the Job Description & Person Specification.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion, contact Trevor Virtue at [e-mail].

Recruitment Timelines:

Application closing date: 11:59 pm on 26th May 2025.

Benefits:

We offer 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 starting at 27 days, increasing to 35 days with service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants and gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and secure bike storage.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If interested, click the apply button and complete the online application. Please demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A'. We operate an anonymised process—remove personal details from your CV and statement. Lambeth is committed to equality, safer recruitment, and supports applications from Lambeth Care Leavers. We are a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and guarantee interviews for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria. A Cifas check is required; more information is available here.