Health and Safety Lead

• Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils
• Address: Wenham Operational Hub Great Wenham Ipswich Suffolk C07 6PS
• Salary: 45091 - 52413 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
• Contract: Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 12 months (maternity cover)

This role is open to full time part time and job share applications all of which will be assessed equally.

Join our team

We are looking for a Health and Safety Lead to join us in theProperty Assets and Compliance Team within our Housing Directorate for a 12-month period of maternity cover.

If you share our valuesand you are motivated to make a difference for our residents clients and communities we would love to hear from you.

About the role

Reporting to the Housing Health and Safety Manager you will play a key role in supporting safe compliant delivery across Property Assets and Compliance by providing expert Health and Safety advice maintaining compliance systems producing performance data and supporting CDM requirements.

The role includes carrying out audits and site inspections working closely with contractors and residents and helping to deliver high quality customer focused safety standards in a fastpaced regulated housing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide health and safety advice and support across all work activities to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
• Draft and review RAMS and ensure that CDM arrangements are in place for all relevant construction projects.
• Conduct site inspections mini-audits and annual Health and Safety reviews providing recommendations for service improvements.
• Provide assurance around contractor management including due diligence onboarding and monitoring safe systems of work.
• Support the development and implementation of policies procedures digital systems and training including delivering Health and Safety engagement training sessions.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance and resident engagement.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager with reporting audits customer-focused service delivery and providing cover when required.
• Produce compliance and safety leaflets website engagement and have a proactive approach to resident engagement pieces.
• Raise and process work orders purchase orders invoices and variation requests efficiently.
• RepresentingProperty Assets and Complianceinrelevantcorporatehealth and safety groups.
• Utilise strong IT skills particularly in Microsoft Office to support project delivery.

You will need to hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle for site visits.

About you

You will holdNEBOSH General Health and Safety in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification or demonstrate comparable knowledge gained through experience.

You will havesignificant and demonstrable experience of working in Housing Health and Safety a highly regulated environment.

You will have demonstrableknowledgeofstatutoryregulatoryandbestpractice requirements in relation to fire safety asbestos safety gas safety lift safety water hygiene damp and mould electrical safety.

You will have experienceofmanagingcontractspreferablywithinacontract management framework.

Proactive and adaptable you will bring a flexible and pragmatic approach to supporting and guiding colleagues ensuring high standards of service and collaboration across all areas of work.

About us

At Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils we are passionate about building communities that people want to live work visit and invest in.

We serve around 200000 residents across our two districts and are well known for our collaboration and partnership working across public private and voluntary sectors.

We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work with:

• 60 conservation areas
• two National Landscapes
• many picturesque market towns

It is no surprise we are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK (United Kingdom).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (Business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

For more information visit ourEmployee Benefits page.

Our ways of working

We believe work is what we do not just where we go.

We work in a hybrid way with a mix of office home and remote based working (Business need permitting). Our hybrid working arrangements support flexibility and collaboration helping our teams to thrive.

We are committed to equality diversity and inclusion providing opportunity and ambition for all supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible services for our residents.

For more information

For an informal discussion or to learn more about hybrid working for this role please contact Christie Solomons by emailing

Please read theJob Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity.

Closing date: 5pm 23 January 2026.

Interview date: 2 February 2026 (provisional).

How to apply

Please ensure your:

• application form is fully completed including employment and education history
• supporting statement clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification

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 checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.