Job Title: Health & Safety Officer Starting Salary: £37,035 opportunity to progress to £40,476Hours: 37.0Location: Stevenage/Hybrid Contract Type: PermanentDirectorate: Resources About the team This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated health and safety officer to join the Health & Safety team who provide competent health and safety support to managers and staff across all Council departments, schools and partner organisations. This role reports to the Senior H&S officer About the role The role involves the provision of health and safety advice and support to managers and staff within HCC, schools and partner organisations. So, a broad and secure knowledge of H&S legislation and practice is key, with the ability to build good relationships at all levels of the organisation. Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills are essential. Key tasks being: Monitoring adherence to health and safety legislation and HCC policy and procedures via our audit and inspection programme. Ensuring effective monitoring and data recording. Assisting in the development and delivery of health and safety training and supporting our Health and Safety Co-ordinators across the organisation. Contributing to the Council’s Health and Safety guidance ensuring this is regularly reviewed and updated. Monitoring accident and incident reports and statistics identifying trends and assisting with investigations / debriefs as required. About you Essential: You will have a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent as a minimum. The ability to understand complicated and detailed legislation, rules and procedures and interpret them to clients effectively and clearly. Good attention to detail -ability to provide accurate advice both verbally and in written reports. Good organisational skills - able to prioritise your workload effectively. Ability to work effectively as part of a team and build good relationships. Good ICT skills proficient in use of MS Teams, Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook. You will be required to travel to sites across Hertfordshire thus applicants must have access to a vehicle and driving licence that is valid in the UK. Desirable: Local Government experience successfully providing health and safety advice and support to a range of clients. Good public speaking skills Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or equivalent. With a commitment to continuing professional development e.g., through membership of IOSH or similar.