Health & Safety Advisor (Redeployment) 20151
Health & Safety Advisor (Redeployment) 20151
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Job Description
- Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service - Suffolk County Council
- Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- Salary: 33366 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible working options available)
- Contract: Permanent
This opportunity is open to current Suffolk County Council redeployment staff only.
As a modern flexible and effective organisation were driven to make a positive difference to the environment the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why when you join Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) as aHealth & Safety Advisor youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Your role and responsibilities
As a Health & Safety Advisor youll play a key role in supporting the development implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety policies procedures and practices across Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS). Youll provide expert advice and guidance to ensure compliance with legislation promote a positive safety culture and help reduce risk to operational staff support teams and members of the public.
You will:
- provide specialist health and safety advice across the service
- conduct and support incident investigations
- deliver training on investigations and manual handling
- carry out audits inspections and risk assessments
- support operational crews with dynamic risk assessments
- engage with teams across the service and external partners
- promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management.
You will need
- National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) or Level 3 equivalent (essential).
- Strong IT skills to access documents and legislation.
- Experience in a health and safety advisory role.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- To be proactive approachable and collaborative.
- Additional qualifications such as Manual Handling Assessor or Incident Command Safety training are desirable .
You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Join our collaborative team that supports Health Safety and Wellbeing across the service. We work with crew members leaders and partners to ensure best practices and safety from fire stations to offices. Were proactive innovative and committed to keeping the service confident and compliant in dynamic high-risk settings.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
If you have any questions about the role and your suitability please contactSimon Paterson by emailing or by calling .
How to apply
Step 1 -Read theJob and Person Profile.
Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - Complete theSupporting Statement templateindicating how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role (refer to the Person Profile sectionof theJPP)
Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 30 July 2025
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
