Health, Safety and Resilience Officer

Health, Safety and Resilience Officer

Full-Time 31500 - 38500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support health, safety, and resilience initiatives across the Council.
  • Company: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, committed to diversity and equal opportunities.
  • Benefits: Attractive salary, pension contributions, and a supportive work environment.
  • Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in community health and safety while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Experience in health and safety practices and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.

To support the Health Safety and Resilience Manager with the delivery of the departmental H&S Business Plan across Council to include assisting with all matters in relation to health, safety and wellbeing, development, promotion, implementation and review of Health Safety and Wellbeing Procedures and Plan and assisting services to fulfil their duties by providing health and safety advice and guidance.

To support the Health Safety and Resilience Manager by developing, promoting, implementing and reviewing Council's Emergency Planning and Business Continuity arrangements as laid down in the civil contingencies framework, including the maintenance of the range of policies, plans and protocols associated with Emergency and Business Continuity planning, response and recovery.

General applicant information: Please note that the panel will use ONLY the information provided on the application form for shortlisting. Therefore, you MUST demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the specification for the post.

Recruitment Process: The recruitment process will assess the suitability of the candidates against the requirements for the post including the 7 competencies identified in the Competence Framework for Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. The process will include the following: unseen presentation and interview. A reserve list will be created for this post for a 12 month period and if this post becomes available either part time, full time, temporary or permanent within 12 months this will be offered to reserve candidates in order of merit.

Please be advised, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council operates a paper free recruitment and selection process. All communication relating to your application will be sent to the email address that you have provided during login.

CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 3 SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 12 NOON. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is committed to appointing on merit, seeking candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and taking full account of equal opportunities.

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Health, Safety and Resilience Officer employer: Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive salaries, attractive pension contributions, and opportunities to work across various facilities, employees can enjoy a fulfilling career while making a positive impact on the community through waste resource management services.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council

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Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Health, Safety and Resilience Officer

Health and Safety Management
Emergency Planning
Business Continuity Planning
Policy Development
Risk Assessment
Wellbeing Procedures
Communication Skills