Senior Health and Safety Officer Public Protection Permanent- 37 hours per week Salary NS11 £36,648 - £38,223 per annum Pay Award pending. £3,000 market supplement We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Health and Safety Officer to join our well respected and valued team. As part of the corporate safety team, you will proactively promote compliance in all aspects of health, safety and welfare at work and ensure the Council complies with appropriate legislation, regulations, and professional standards. Your main day to dayfocus will be to deliver health and safety services within our Housing and Environmental Services Teams. These services focus mainly on the provision of our social housing, waste collection and parks services. Although primary focus will be on these areas you will also be required to work across all areas of the council, including its subsidiary companies. Responsibilities will include, but not limited to: Promoting a positive safety culture and preparing content for internal health and safety communications and campaigns. Providing advice, support/guidance, training. Ensuring robust risk assessments are in place. Ensure all accidents, work-related ill health and violent incidents are investigated and actions identified to prevent reoccurrence. Delivery of an agreed proactive inspection/audit programmeacross the full breadth of the councils operations. Assessing the suitability of contactors information. Continually reviewing the systems and processes employed in the delivery of the Councils services and ensuring that managers are aware of the latest health and safety legislation relevant to their areas of work. Ensuring the day-to-day delivery of an effective health and safety service. Providing technical and operational support to the Health & Safety Officer. Key requirements: An experienced professional with a minimum level 3 NEBOSH General Certificate and preferably able to demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development via IOSH membership. Demonstrable high level of technical expertise, gained within a functionally diverse organisation. Experience within one of the key core services (social housing, waste collection or parks services). Experience of assessing risk and recommending practical responses and control measures Asbestos management within a commercial and residential setting Excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills Proven ability to influence change and develop practical and cost-effective solutions. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to present information effectively to a range of audiences. Ability to develop and deliver training initiatives across a broad range of health and safety topics. It is acknowledged that this role requires expertise over a functionally diverse organisation, therefore, a development plan to improve knowledge of a limited number of key areas, within an agreed time period, may be considered for the right candidate. What we can offer you: Enrolment in the career average local government pension scheme, A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days pro rata per annum and increasing with service Free car parking A whole host of family-friendly benefits Flexi-time Hybrid working 1 days paid volunteering leave A funded health cash plan Access to an employee lifestyle benefits platform £10/month membership at one of our four gyms in the district. For an informal chat about the role, please contact Richard Bates, Safety and Risk Manager. Standard period for market supplement is up to two years, subject to review which may result in the increase, reduction, or removal. Free staff parking is valid until 30 June 2026. Pay Award of £1290 still under negotiation Closing Date: Sunday 10 November 2024 Interviews : Monday 18 November As an employer we promote an inclusive working environment to maintain and develop a forward thinking and diverse workforce. Veterans/family of forces/ex-forces, those in care/care leavers, and candidates who declare a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be guaranteed interviews provided they have demonstrated that they meet the essential criteria of the post as detailed in the Person Specifications on their application forms.?