Job Title: Health & Safety Support Officer (Part-Time)
Type: Temporary ongoing project (3 months, likely to be extended)
Pay Rate: £25.64 per hour (£50,000 FTE)
Working Hours: 3 days per week, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (flexible days between Monday and Friday)
Hybrid Working: 2 days in the office, 1 day from home (free on-site car parking)
Location: Cirencester
Main Responsibilities:
* Act as the lead officer for health and safety advice and support for Publica and partner Councils.
* Promote a safety-conscious culture across all service areas.
* Provide advice and guidance to managers and staff to meet health and safety obligations.
* Ensure compliance with legislative requirements to protect employees and customers using Council premises and services.
* Contribute to the development, coordination, and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures.
* Lead project work to enhance health and safety compliance across Publica and partner Councils.
Qualifications:
* NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety (or recognized equivalent) meeting IOSH corporate membership requirements.
* Consideration for candidates holding NEBOSH National General Certificate (NVQ 4) willing to work towards the Diploma.
* Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) through training, research-based practice, and knowledge expansion.
Experience Required:
* Substantial post-qualification experience in a health and safety advisory capacity.
* Delivery of health and safety training.
* Leadership in health and safety compliance within an organization.
* Project management with practical outcomes.
* Local authority or multidisciplinary organization experience.
* Policy development and implementation.
* Collaboration within a team and with stakeholders.
* Continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ability to remain calm and confident in challenging environments.
* Complex issue resolution through negotiation.
* Ownership of caseload and adaptive planning.
* Demonstrated commitment and resilience.
* Independent work under pressure and tight deadlines.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Competence in using various technology and software packages, including Microsoft tools.