Health and Safety Advisor

Your New Company
An ambitious and forward‑thinking local authority is transforming its approach to health and safety and is seeking a specialist to play a key role in shapinga safer future for its workforce and community. The organisation operates across a diverse range of services and environments, placing significant importance on statutory compliance, employee wellbeing, and robust fire safety management.
With astrong commitment to high‑quality, customer‑focused public service,the organisation is investing in modern health and safety practices, enhanced fire safety arrangements, and a culture of continuous improvement.

Your New Role
As the Health &Safety Advisor with a strong emphasis on fire safety, you will lead on delivering expert guidance, policy development,and operational support across the organisation.
You will play a keypart in shaping the organisation's fire safety arrangements, including:

Developing and reviewing fire safety policies and procedures.
Supporting fire risk assessments and advising operational teams on required controls.
Coordinating fire evacuation drills and managing fire warden arrangements.
Ensuring fire safety responsibilities are embedded across services in line with current fire legislation and best practice.
Interpreting and implementing fire safety‑related statutory requirements, including actions arising from audits, inspections or incidents.

Alongside your fire safety responsibilities, you will also contribute to the wider health andsafety strategy, incident investigation, training development, contractor assessments, and proactive monitoring across a variety of service areas.

What You'll Need to Succeed
You will bring astrong foundation of health and safety knowledge and practical experience,alongside a specific focus on fire safety.

Essential requirements include:

NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification (or equivalent specialist fire safety training).
A comprehensive understanding of fire safety legislation, fire risk management, and workplace fire precautions.
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) and commitment to continuing professional development.
Experience advising on health and safety in a complex operational environment.
Proven ability to influence, guide and support a wide range of stakeholders.
Strong communication skills and confidence providing professional, tactful, evidence‑based advice.
Experience delivering training and promoting positive safety culture.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.

Desirable experience includes involvement in strategic H&S or fire safety projects, public sector experience, and leading cultural change initiatives.

What You'll Get in Return
You will join asupportive, collaborative organisation that values professional development andemployee wellbeing. You can expect:

A competitive salary and structured pay progression.
Flexible and hybrid working, including annualised hours.
Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year.
Access to a career‑average pension scheme with life cover.
Health and wellbeing benefits including discounted gym access, free swims, and free eye tests.
Opportunities for volunteering and community engagement.
Investment in your continuous learning and fire‑specific professional development.
What You Need to Do Now
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