(Immediate Start) Health and Safety Officer, Ipswich

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils – Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX £43,693 – £50,788 per annum (pro rata for part time) Full Time, 37 hours per week Permanent Full time, part time and job share opportunities will be considered. What we are looking for We are looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join our team in Public Protection. To be successful, you will share our values, commitment, and motivation to make a difference for our residents, clients, and communities. About the role Our vision is to have ‘Great communities with bright and healthy futures that everyone is proud to call home.’ You will work within a small team comprising of the Health and Safety Manager and dedicated admin support, working across the organisation as you report to and are supported by the Head of Public Protection. We have made continued progress both in the operational delivery of Health and Safety activity and in positively developing the culture towards Health and Safety within the organisation. We are now looking to take this to the next level with a new team to deliver our priorities, core objectives and workstreams. About you You will hold a NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) and be a member of IOSH (or equivalent) recognised body. You will be able to demonstrate the necessary experience, skills and current industry understanding to perform the role as required to be compliant with all statutory legislation. We would expect you to undertake the NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma for Occupational Health and Safety Management if required whilst working in this role. You will understand and embrace innovative technology and digital solutions and be able to make best use of them in managing the service, interpreting data, and communicating with colleagues across the organisation. You will also be good at collaborating with contractors, training providers, suppliers, and other stakeholders for the success of the service. We need a great communicator that can motivate teams to drive up health and safety performance. About us Working together across our Councils and with our partners in the public, private and voluntary sectors, we provide excellent services to our 190,000 residents across Babergh and Mid Suffolk. We are proud of the role we play in creating the environment, economy, and communities for our districts. We believe that the heart of Suffolk is an incredibly special place to live and work. With picturesque market towns, 60 conservation areas and with two National Landscapes within our districts, it is little wonder that we are consistently within the top 50 places to live in the UK. Benefits Great opportunities for learning and development. Generous leave entitlement (equivalent to 26 days a year, increasing to 31 days after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays). Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme. Wellbeing Support Programme. Employee Assist Programme. Health Care Options. For more information, please visit our Employee Benefits page (suffolkjobsdirect,org) and view ‘The best things about working for Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils (youtube)’ to find out what our employees say about working for us. Our ways of working Work is what we do, not where we go! We are committed to working in a more Hybrid way, with a mix of office, home, and remote based working (Business needs permitting). This has worked well for us and is something we will be continuing with. We are committed to supporting equality and diversity, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils provide opportunity and ambition for all, supporting and enabling our people to deliver the best possible service for our residents. For more information Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying for this job opportunity. If you wish to discuss the hybrid working approach for this role, or for an informal discussion, please contact Phil Latimer, Health and Safety Manager, by either calling 01449 724849 or emailing philip.latimer@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk or alternatively contact Tracey Howard, Head of Public Protection, by calling 01449 724845 or emailing tracy.howard@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk Closing date: 5 pm, 23 December 2024. When applying, please ensure: that you complete the application form as fully as possible with your employment and educational history as shortlisting will be based upon the application form and supporting statement only. your statement indicates how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the Job Description/Person Specification (JDPS). This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.