Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Posted 27 August 2025
Salary 250
LocationPlymouth PL1 United Kingdom
Job type Full time
Sector Facilities & Environment
ReferenceRQ1593012

Job description

3 months contract with local authority

The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor will be responsible for providing professional and comprehensive advisory and support services to ensure a continued improvement in health and safety performance and service delivery for the Council. This role will involve implementing health and safety management systems, including ISO 45001, and staying updated with current standards and legislation to mitigate risks and maintain a safe working environment. The Advisor will also provide expert advice, support, and training on all aspects of health and safety, as well as support the development of an annual work plan in line with statutory requirements. Additionally, the role will involve generating income for the Council, ensuring awareness of new legislation and guidance, investigating incidents, delivering interventions to mitigate risks, and contributing to the Health & Safety business plan.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert advice, support, and training on all aspects of health and safety.
  • Support the development of an annual work plan in line with statutory requirements.
  • Generate income for the Council in line with service level agreements.
  • Ensure awareness of new legislation and guidance.
  • Investigate health and safety incidents and identify relevant root causes and risk management strategies.
  • Deliver interventions to mitigate risks and improve safety outcomes.
  • Contribute to the Health & Safety business plan.


Requirements


  • Proven experience in health and safety advisory and support services.
  • In-depth knowledge of health and safety management systems, including ISO 45001.
  • Familiarity with current standards and legislation.
  • Strong communication and training skills.
  • Ability to investigate incidents and identify risk management strategies.
  • Experience in delivering interventions to improve safety outcomes.
  • Knowledge of commercial opportunities to improve service offerings.
  • Ability to liaise with enforcing authorities on health and safety matters.