Health and Safety Officer

Salary: 37,280 - 40,777 (pro-rata to hours worked)Health and Safety OfficerUp to 37 hours per week - full and part-time applications will be consideredPermanent37,280 - 40,777 (pro rata to hours worked)As the Councils Health and Safety Officer you will play a vital role in promoting and maintaining a safe, compliant, and proactive working environment across all Council services.This role is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety policies, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations.A key part of the role involves working closely with service areas such as Property Services and Environmental Services to support the safe delivery of operational activities, planned works, and statutory maintenance.The Health and Safety Officer leads on staff training, risk assessments, audits, and workplace inspections, while also supporting incident investigations and reporting to regulatory bodies where required.By collaborating with managers and frontline teams, the officer ensures that risks are identified and mitigated, safety procedures are followed, and a positive safety culture is embedded throughout the organisation.Regular reporting to the Health and Safety Committee and Senior Management Team ensures that performance is monitored and continuously improved across all council services.About youThe successful candidate will:Shape and update health and safety policies that make a real impact across the CouncilDrive a positive safety culture through engaging training and hands-on supportSupport staff and elected members to meet their health and safety responsibilitiesLead safety inductions for new starters and empowering teams with practical knowledgeWork closely with Property Services and Environmental Services to ensure safe operations and planned maintenanceCarry out risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigationsManage accident reporting processes and identifying trends to drive improvementOversee statutory safety testing (e.g., fire alarms, legionella, electrical systems) and managing maintenance contractsCreate and deliver tailored training sessions, plus arranging specialist external coursesReport regularly to senior leaders and the Health and Safety Committee to influence strategic decisionsWhat we can offerOur staff are at the heart of what we do, and as a result we are always looking to recruit, develop and retain the very best talent we can find. So, as well as a rewarding career, we offer a range of attractive benefits, such as:Excellent pension scheme with employer contributionsGenerous annual leave entitlement with options to purchase additional annual leaveCommitted training programme and development opportunitiesOnsite nursery with 20% staff discountDiscounted Gym and swim membershipHealth and Wellbeing support and a Free Employee Assistance scheme including access to counselling servicesCycle to Work schemeEmployee Discounts with a range of companies including EE and the Kaarp discount scheme.We are an employer that values face to face communication, collaboration and connection, therefore all our roles have an office-based requirement with some agile working as part of the role.To discuss the post or for further information, please call Sandra Hudson on 07809 547978.Closing date: 17 August 2025Interview date: 27 August 2025Please note if we experience a high intake of applications, we may close the role and interview for the position sooner than advertised.Attached documentsJob DescriptionEmployee BenefitsLocation: Malvern

Created: 2025-08-06