Corporate Health and Safety Officer

Fareham & Gosport Environmental Health Partnership are looking for an experienced Health and Safety professional to deliver an effective and customer focused health and safety advisory service across both Fareham and Gosport Borough Councils. You’ll be committed to, and have a genuine interest, in the safety and wellbeing of people.

You’ll be the Council’s professional and technical lead on health and safety across a diverse range of Council services across both Fareham and Gosport, reporting to and advising the Chief Executive’s Management Team of both Council’s on matters of concern and significant legislative changes.

You’ll provide expert advice to managers of all our services as well as advising members and committees on health and safety matters.

You’ll ensure that systems are in place in order for the Council to be compliant with legal requirements and will be responsible for the provision and update of the Council’s overarching health and safety policies.

The role involves the coordination of risk assessments, safe operating procedures, emergency procedures, health and safety audits, accident investigations, delivering health and Safety training and liaising with external agencies. 

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, innovative and will positively contribute to driving the service forward, working as an integral member of our team.

You should have:-

• Possession of a minimum Level 5/6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent). Be a Certified Member of IOSH as a minimum.
•  Demonstrable experience in a Health and Safety role, with a proven track record of delivering strategic and operational Health and Safety initiatives.
•  A mature attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and able to work without close supervision
•  The ability to work within a team.
•  The ability to balance conflicting priorities.
•  The ability to work with Microsoft Office applications.
•  A steady and methodical approach to work.
•  A sense of pride and commitment to doing a good job.
•  The ability to actively listen to colleagues, understand their concerns, and provide practical, solution-focused Health and Safety advice.
•  Experience of liaising with external agencies, such as insurers, the Fire and Rescue Service, and the Health and Safety Executive, to ensure effective communication and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
•  You should have excellent communication skills and be able to engage with individuals and groups across all levels of the organisation. 
•  Significant experience in the public sector would be an advantage as would a good understanding of Office 365.
•  A valid driving licence and access to you own transport is essential.

We take pride in receiving feedback from others who say we are a friendly and professional organisation. By working for us you will become part of the team and will play your part in serving our community.

 You would be joining one of the most forward-looking borough councils in the South East, a happy team and a well-managed Council. We offer a great pension scheme, authorised parking, tech schemes, flexible working and a car lease scheme to name a few of the benefits of working for us.

 We encourage our employees to make a valuable contribution to the work of the council by having a trusting and open culture, where ideas are actively sought. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce.

 We are committed to ensuring our services are delivered to the highest possible standard and we put the customer at the forefront of everything we do.