Staff - Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Northamptonshire Police; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamptonshire Police is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Advisor to provide expert advice, strategic planning and operational support across the organisation. You will ensure compliance with legislation, promote a positive safety culture and protect staff, volunteers and the public.

The role also involves advising on HSE matters across related services and deputising for the HSE Manager when required.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and review risk assessments (including fire and environmental risks).
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, Fire Safety Order 2005, and other regulations.
• Monitor and report on corrective actions and safety improvements.
• Develop and implement HSE policies and procedures.
• Advise on fire safety strategies and emergency action plans.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives.

Skills

UK health and safety legislation

Communication skills

Driving licence (UK)

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Staff - Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Role type Police Staff

Permanent

Contract type Full Time

Department Estates and Facilities

Location Wellingborough, Darby House - NN8 6GS

Grade/scale Staff - Scale 6

37

* The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications

The best part about working in this team Every day is different: from reviewing risk assessments for operational scenarios to managing compliance with legislation. You deal with dynamic environments—fires, road traffic incidents, public order events—so your role is never routine

How does the work this team does make a difference This role offers the chance to make a real difference to the safety of those who protect the public. Your advice, improvements and risk management help police, fire and support staff return home safely. It is a varied and rewarding role.

The purpo se of this role To provide expert advice and operational support on health, safety and environmental matters across Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Northamptonshire.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Health, Safety, and Environment Advisor

SCALE: 6

SUPERVISION AND CONTROL: Health, Safety, and Environment Manager

PLACE OF WORK: Darby House / Working from Home

HOURS OF WORK: 37

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

To provide expert advice, strategic planning, and operational support on health, safety and environmental matters across Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Northamptonshire. The role ensures compliance with legislation, promotes a positive safety culture, and protects staff, volunteers, and the public.

Advise and support the organisation on the management of health and safety, providing advice, guidance and support on health and safety matters through regular liaison, enabling them to discharge their responsibilities effectively.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct and review risk assessments (including fire and environmental risks).
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, Fire Safety Order 2005, and other relevant regulations.
• Monitor and report on corrective actions and safety improvements.
• Develop and implement HSE policies and procedures.
• Advise on fire safety strategies and emergency action plans.
• Support environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Training & Communication
• Deliver HSE training to employees.
• Promote awareness and best practices in health, safety, and fire prevention.
• Liaise, consult and collaborate with external agencies and trade union bodies e.g Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences
• Maintain records and produce reports for senior management.
• Recommend preventative measures and improvements.
• Advice and Audit
• Conduct site inspections and audits.
• Provide technical advice on hazardous substances, equipment safety, and building regulations.
• Support operational teams during high-risk activities or incidents.

Act as deputy for the Health Safety and Environment Manager as required, providing leadership, decision-making, and operational oversight in their absence to ensure continuity of service and effective team management.

This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of UK legislation. In respect to Health, Safety and the Environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Valid UK driving licence.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience in policing, fire services, or other emergency services.
• Familiarity with Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).
• Membership of IOSH or similar professional body.

NOTE:

The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to work. In the interests of effective working any major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect the changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and other consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will also be required to carry out such other duties, as may be within the general scope of the post.

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:

The appointment will be full time and subject to the conditions of service of the Police Staff Council.

The annual leave entitlement is 25 days with an additional 5 days after 3 years continuous service.

Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue and Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner are committed to delivering exceptional public services, our enabling services are committed to providing the very best support to our frontlines to do so. You will be playing your part in fighting crime and reducing fires with our roles within enabling services. Working across the services provides variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others. If you want an opportunity with public service at its heart, in organisations that are on a journey to be outstanding, then join us.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.

Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although vacancies are open to all, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.