Health and Safety Advisor
Health and Safety Advisor
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Job Description
- East Suffolk Council
- per annum pro rata
- Band 6
- Permanent
- 18.5 hours per week
- Based in Melton or Felixstowe with some opportunities to work from home
We have an exciting opportunity to join the councils Corporate Health and Safety team as aHealth and Safety Advisor with a focus on supporting our Port Health Team in Felixstowe.We are looking for someone with recent experience in a health and safety compliance advisory role recognised health and safety qualifications and a full UK driving licence.
You must be a good team player with effective communication and influencing skills along with a sound technical knowledge. You will be an integral part of the Councils Corporate Health and Safety Team providing competent advice primarily to the Port Health Team based in Felixstowe but at times covering all service areas across the Council including estates management regulatory functions office based activities and housing.
Working closely with managers supervisors and staff you will promote a positive safe working culture to ensure compliance with legislation by educating and advising the organisation on changes to legislation and areas of best practice.
A desire for continual improvement is essential as you will be expected to assist in the development and review of health and safety policiesauditing safe systems of work and be responsible for investigating work related incidents.
You must have the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in the organisation both orally and in writing translating complex health and safety requirements into everyday language. You will also have excellent prioritisation skills and good negotiating and influencing skills.
Possible secondment opportunity for East Suffolk Council employees with the appropriate qualifications.
If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all of the essential requirements please apply. Wed appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact V Johnston (Health and Safety Manager).
Why work for us
East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Counciltake a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work.
Hereare some of the main benefits:
- Great opportunities for training and development
- Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 24 days a year increasing to 30 days after 5 years service plus bank holidays)
- Local government pension scheme
- Free car parking (for when you are working in the office)
- Discounts on mobile phones computers holiday and travel fashion and clothing health and beauty and many other products and services.
Please see our benefits brochure for further information.
Closing date:noon on 7 May 2025
Interview date: w/c 19 May 2025
How to apply
Step 1 Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification Health and Safety Advisor
Step 3 Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note CVs are not accepted.
For more information check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL).
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
