East Suffolk Council £34,314 - £37,035 per annum, pro rata Band 6 Permanent 18.5 hours per week Based in Melton or Felixstowe with some opportunities to work from home We have an exciting opportunity to join the council’s Corporate Health and Safety team as a Health and Safety Advisor, with a focus on supporting our Port Health Team in Felixstowe. We are looking for someone with recent experience in a health and safety compliance advisory role, recognised health and safety qualifications and a full UK driving licence. You must be a good team player with effective communication and influencing skills along with a sound technical knowledge. You will be an integral part of the Council’s Corporate Health and Safety Team providing competent advice primarily to the Port Health Team based in Felixstowe but, at times, covering all service areas across the Council including estates management, regulatory functions, office based activities and housing. Working closely with managers, supervisors and staff, you will promote a positive safe working culture to ensure compliance with legislation by educating and advising the organisation on changes to legislation and areas of best practice. A desire for continual improvement is essential as you will be expected to assist in the development and review of health and safety policies, auditing safe systems of work and be responsible for investigating work related incidents. You must have the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels in the organisation, both orally and in writing, translating complex health and safety requirements into everyday language. You will also have excellent prioritisation skills and good negotiating and influencing skills. Possible secondment opportunity for East Suffolk Council employees with the appropriate qualifications. If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all of the essential requirements, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact V Johnston (Health and Safety Manager) 07770 583246. Why work for us? East Suffolk Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council, take a look at our video and hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work. Here are some of the main benefits: Great opportunities for training and development Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 24 days a year, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays) Local government pension scheme Free car parking (for when you are working in the office) Discounts on mobile phones, computers, holiday and travel, fashion and clothing, health and beauty and many other products and services. Please see our benefits brochure for further information. Closing date: noon on 7 May 2025 Interview date: w/c 19 May 2025 How to apply Step 1 - Read the advert and the Job Description and Person Specification (docx) Step 2 - Complete the Supporting Statement template (docx). Your statement needs to indicate how you meet each of the criteria contained within the Person Specification. Please use the template provided (other formats will not be accepted). Step 3 - Complete the online application and upload your statement. Please note, CVs are not accepted. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site (URL). East Suffolk Council is an exciting place to work and a great place to make a real difference to people’s lives, delivering vital services to a quarter of a million people across East Suffolk. We hugely value our staff and know that in order for us to remain successful, it is essential for us to recognise talented employees, developing and retaining them within the organisation. We are therefore committed to investing in our staff and providing first-class support to ensure a positive culture and rewarding careers. To find out more about why we are so proud of East Suffolk Council and to hear why our employees think it is such a great place to work, take a look at our video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?vTSWedQksWt0