Health And Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer

Rate: £26.81 per hour (Umbrella)

Location: Nuneaton (with borough-wide travel and site attendance required)

Contract End Date: 7 months duration

Overview

A local authority is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support the delivery of a proactive, compliant and practical health and safety service across a range of council operations.

The role requires regular on-site presence and active engagement with managers and operational teams to drive improvements in health and safety performance and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out H&S audits, inspections, and site visits across council services
• Investigate accidents/incidents and ensure effective corrective actions
• Provide advice and guidance to managers across operational risk areas
• Deliver H&S training, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions
• Support development and review of risk assessments (COSHH, DSEAR, etc.)
• Work with managers to develop and maintain Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
• Produce reports, policies, and committee papers
• Monitor compliance with relevant H&S legislation and standards
• Support closure of audit actions and continuous improvement
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including unions and insurers

Essential Requirements

• Experience in a health and safety advisory role
• Local authority or unionised environment experience
• Experience conducting H&S audits and inspections
• Strong experience delivering H&S training and presentations
• Knowledge of “Big Six” hazards
• CDM experience (Client/PD exposure desirable)
• Experience developing SSOW and supporting managers
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and its application
• Confident report writing and communication skills

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6) or working towards
• Training qualification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience improving H&S systems or processes

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