Principal Health and Safety Consultant
Location: Bristol City Council
Rate: £350p/d Inside IR35
Directorate: Regeneration Team
Service Area: Management of Place
Contract Type: 6 month rolling contract- | Hours: 37 hours a week- 4 days a week on site
About the Role
Bristol City Council is looking for an experienced Principal Health and Safety Consultant to lead health and safety across our Natural and Marine Environment service, covering parks, harbours, and public spaces. You'll play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and inclusive environment for staff, volunteers, contractors, and service users.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead the delivery of a risk-based health and safety programme across parks and harbour services.
·Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing practical guidance to ensure legal compliance.
·Implement and improve health and safety management systems in line with IOSH values.
·Carry out specialist risk assessments (e.g., HAVS, noise) and support operational risk processes.
·Investigate incidents and report findings to senior leaders, identifying areas for improvement.
·Develop safety initiatives for service users and contribute to key corporate H&S projects.
·Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote safety best practice.
·Monitor performance data and provide clear, actionable reports to directors and service heads.
About You
We're looking for a motivated and knowledgeable health and safety professional with:
·A NEBOSH qualification (essential).
·Evidence of active Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
·Experience in a local authority or public sector environment.
·Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation and best practices.
·Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder engagement skills.
·Membership of a professional body such as IOSH (desirable).
What We Offer
·A meaningful role improving safety across Bristol's public spaces.
·Opportunities to lead and shape innovative health and safety initiatives.
·A supportive and inclusive work environment.
·Access to training, development, and flexible working options.
Apply Now
Please send your up to date CV to (url removed)