£38,928 - £41,895 Per Year
37 hours per week
Permanent
We’re currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join a well-established team within a South Hampshire-based Local Authority. Working as part of the wider HR service, this is a key position supporting the organisation in maintaining high standards of health, safety, and compliance across both operational and office-based services.
This role offers a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career in a supportive and professional environment. You’ll be joining a small and collaborative team, reporting to the Corporate Health & Safety Manager and working alongside another Advisor and an Administrator.
Responsibilities:
- Provide expert health & safety advice and guidance across all service areas
- Review and implement health and safety procedures, policies, and risk assessments
- Support the delivery and coordination of internal training and e-learning
- Conduct site inspections, audits, and accident investigations, including RIDDOR reporting
- Keep up to date with H&S legislation, ensuring compliance and best practice
- Collaborate with managers to promote a strong health and safety culture across the organisation
- Support the development of service-level safety plans and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and CertIOSH membership (essential)
- Substantial H&S experience across both office and operational environments, ideally within the public sector
- Strong knowledge of legislation, audit procedures, and risk management
- Confident communicator with the ability to advise and influence at all levels
- High level of IT literacy (Microsoft 365)
- Full UK driving licence – must be able to travel across the district and attend emergency incidents within 1 hour when required (rota shared with the team)
