Workforce Health and Safety Advisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Warwick; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a qualified Health and Safety professional to join their team. The role involves providing expert advice on health and safety standards, conducting audits, and delivering training. Candidates should have a NEBOSH certificate and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary up to £36,363 based on experience, along with generous benefits including flexible working arrangements and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Agile Working

Generous Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Travel Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Recent experience in health and safety advice within a large organization.
• Confidence and flexibility to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Offer advice on health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Conduct audits and workplace inspections.
• Deliver health and safety training.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Risk management expertise

IT skills

Ability to engage with diverse audiences

Multitasking ability

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Membership in IOSH

Job description

Join Our Team at Warwickshire County Council!

Are you a qualified and experienced health and safety professional looking for an exciting opportunity? Warwickshire County Council is seeking a dedicated individual to join our dynamic Workforce Health and Safety Service. This is your chance to be part of a friendly, professional team that supports a diverse range of services.

About Us:

At Warwickshire County Council, we provide comprehensive advice, support, and guidance on all health and safety topics and workplace wellbeing issues. Our team is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our workforce and the communities we serve.

About the Role:

As a Health and Safety professional with us, you will:

• Offer expertise and advice on health, safety, and wellbeing standards and strategies.
• Provide assurance about risk management and health and safety legislation.
• Support managers on risk management, health and safety legislation, policy, and standards.
• Advise staff on their responsibilities for health, safety, and wellbeing duties.
• Deliver health and safety audits and workplace inspections.
• Review accidents and incidents.
• Prepare and deliver health, safety, and wellbeing training.
• Review corporate policies and standards.

This role is based in Warwick, but you will be required to travel around the County, engaging with various teams and departments. This travel aspect adds variety to your work and allows you to make a significant impact across the entire County.

Benefits of Working with Us

• Professional Development: We support your career growth and provide opportunities for further professional development.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Diverse Work: Engage in a wide range of health, safety, and wellbeing functions, ensuring no two days are the same.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible approach to work that allows you to balance your professional and personal life.

Additional Benefits of Working with Warwickshire County Council

At Warwickshire County Council, we believe in providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to the benefits already mentioned, we offer:

• Competitive Salary: Up to £36,363 depending on experience.
• Agile Working: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer Agile working arrangements.
• Generous Annual Leave: A minimum of 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rate for part time)
• Pension Scheme: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Travel Reimbursement: Car mileage reimbursement for appropriate work-related travel.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for further training and career advancement.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to confidential support and advice on a range of personal and professional issues.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives: Programs and resources to support your physical and mental health.
• Discounts and Offers: Access to a range of discounts on products and services through our employee benefits scheme i.e. purchase extra annual leave, car lease scheme, discounts on days out and entertainment and more
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to get involved in community projects and make a positive impact.

Qualifications and Skills

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Membership in the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH).
• Recent experience providing professional-level health and safety advice and support, preferably within a large, diverse, and complex organisation.
• Confidence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to engage with a wide and varied audience.
• A flexible approach to work, the ability to meet deadlines, multitask, and possess excellent IT skills.
• The ability to work under your own initiative and be highly organised.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking to further their professional career development in health, safety, and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace where you can thrive and grow in your career. Join us and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

Please note, the salary stated on the advert is for a full time role and this will be pro rata'd at offer stage.

For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification below;

Health and Safety Advisor

Working for Warwickshire – This is the difference you make

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels?valued, included, safe, supported,?and?welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!?

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage – Warwickshire Pension Fund'

The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council.

Additional Information

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We don't want to keep you waiting so we will be starting the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for any updates on your application

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Emma Phillips:

Email:[e-mail] Phone: [phone]

Closing date: 29^th September 2025

Interview date: W/C 6^th October 2025

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact [e-mail] we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See?more