Key Information
- Directorate: Regeneration, Housing and Environment
- Pay Level: 8 (£48,277–£53,509 inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Observatory House / Slough – hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)
- DBS requirement: Basic
What you’ll be doing
This role will lead and oversee the Council’s health and safety strategy, ensuring effective systems, policies, and compliance are in place to protect staff and others, reduce risks and incidents, and continuously improve health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes. The role will also support cabinet members and other stakeholders on all matters relating to health and safety across the Council.
Our Council
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people – either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.
What We Offer
We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That's why we are committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work‑life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2–5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax‑free childcare and childcare services.
- Season loan ticket – to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work.
Right‑to‑Work and Checks
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
Accessibility & Support
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room) please contact our Recruitment Team who will be able to assist: Recruitment@slough.gov.uk. This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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- Directorate: Regeneration, Housing and Environment
- Pay Level: 8 (£48,277–£53,509 inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Working Hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: Observatory House / Slough – hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in office)
- DBS requirement: Basic
What you’ll be doing
This role will lead and oversee the Council’s health and safety strategy, ensuring effective systems, policies, and compliance are in place to protect staff and others, reduce risks and incidents, and continuously improve health, safety, and wellbeing outcomes. The role will also support cabinet members and other stakeholders on all matters relating to health and safety across the Council.
Our Council
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment, and we would love you to join us in our mission! All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute to delivering services to local people – either directly, or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and are continuously striving for our residents to enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives.
What We Offer
We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That’s why we are committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work‑life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and foster a workforce where people are valued and represent the local communities we serve.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2–5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
- The Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and the opportunity to be a member of our various employee networks, which are key to ensuring we celebrate and promote equality.
- Tax‑free childcare and childcare services.
- Season loan ticket – to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey to and from work.
Right‑to‑Work and Checks
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact Recruitment@slough.gov.uk before submitting an application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
Accessibility & Support
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. Therefore, if you require any support throughout the application process or reasonable adjustments for the interview (e.g. questions being printed on the day or consideration for layout or lighting for the interview room) please contact our Recruitment Team who will be able to assist: Recruitment@slough.gov.uk. This information will be treated confidentially and used solely to ensure we provide appropriate support throughout the recruitment process and beyond.
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