Health Safety and Wellbeing Adviser in Darlington

Salary: National: £29,280 - £33,450. If the successful candidate is a current Civil Servant joining on level transfer, HM Treasury will honour their current substantive salary if higher.

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: This post is available on a full time, part time or job share basis, and flexible working hours can be accommodated.

Location: Darlington (Feethams House) only

At HM Treasury, we are seeking a dedicated and driven Health Safety & Wellbeing Adviser to join our dynamic Health Safety & Wellbeing Team. This role covers a wide range of responsibilities and has significant impact. You will have an outstanding chance to improve our staff's wellbeing and safety. As a key member of our team, you will work on ambitious initiatives and apply effective strategies to ensure smooth implementation of our health and safety protocols.

About the Team: The Corporate Centre Group provides the strong foundations that enable Treasury Group to meet its goals and obligations. As experts in our field, we support, protect and enhance Treasury Group at all levels, delivering corporate services guided by Treasury values to our customers in HM Treasury, our ALBs, central government and the public. We are a diverse group, both in terms of our professions and in our ways of working. Our colleagues are based across 3 sites in London, Darlington and Norwich. People and Capability (P&C) sits within the Corporate Centre Group (CCG) in the Treasury. Around circa 70 staff within People and Capability provides business support and guidance in all matters pertaining to Human Resource Management and Human Resource Development.

The key responsibilities of the post-holder will be:

• This is a standalone role that provides the role holder the opportunity to support the HM Treasury expert (lead) embed and deliver health and safety initiatives and support the implementation of workplace adjustments and wellbeing initiatives to all members of the Treasury.
• Working closely with the leads for Health and Safety and Workplace Adjustments the successful role holder shall be contributing to the timely and effective delivery of services and support for HM Treasury employees.
• Certain duties in this role shall involve physical exertion in terms of lifting, carrying, moving furniture, equipment and/or training materials.
• Assisting our staff with workplace health and safety activity risk evaluations, display screen equipment assessments (DSE), pregnancy, lone working and workplace modifications, including occasional referrals to occupational health.
• Carrying out detailed Health and Safety Risk Assessments to recognise potential threats and introduce effective steps to lessen risks.
• Assisting and coordinating the delivery of workplace adjustments for employees with disabilities and health conditions. This includes triaging, referrals, coordinating equipment, record-keeping, and collaborating with colleagues across the department and external organisations.
• Ensuring that fire wardens and Treasury evacuation procedures are fit for purpose, guaranteeing staff safety during evacuations. This includes compliance checks and effective provision of evacuation chair services.
• Keeping and routinely checking all training records, including fire wardens, first aid, mental health first aiders, and required health and safety training, making sure they remain current.
• Applying strong organisational expertise and meticulous attention to detail when preparing purchase orders and managing credit card receipts for health and safety-related acquisitions. Ensuring every transaction is finalised accurately and on time.
• Delivering health, safety, and wellbeing sessions through induction, workplace adjustment training, and other relevant programmes, with the responsibility for managing training administration.
• Providing project management support to ensure the effective delivery of services, including data entry, analysis, and production of reports for training and absence. This supports effective service planning and continuous improvement of the service.
• Monitoring the health and safety secure inbox, answering queries from staff, providing advice, giving relevant information, procedures, policies, and advising on standard methodologies.
• Coordinating wellbeing activities for staff, gathering feedback, and supporting the implementation of new wellbeing ideas to ensure programmes are as effective and engaging as possible.
• Collaborating across teams internally and externally to continually improve the services and capitalise on the use of technology, such as AI.
• Having health and safety knowledge is strongly preferred, and your role will be essential in upholding our staff's wellbeing at a top-tier level.

It would be helpful if Candidates would have a National Examination Board in Occupational Safety & Health (NEBOSH) National General Certificate or be prepared to work towards completing an appropriate qualification within 6 months of joining.

About You: We want you to be able to work with stakeholders to understand their needs and expectations, creating clear plans and priorities. Some of these stakeholders will be senior leaders and you will need to be able to communicate effectively with them, reviewing and breaking down complex information. You will be able to express ideas clearly and with respect for others, responding constructively to questions and handling challenging conversations with sensitivity. Your experience in working in Health and Safety will be crucial when assisting in the provision of workplace adjustments made for individuals.

Some of the Benefits our people love!

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus 8 public holidays and the King’s birthday (unless you have a legacy arrangement as an existing Civil Servant).
• Additionally, we operate flexitime systems, allowing employees to take up to an additional 2 days off each month.
• Flexible working patterns (part-time, job-share, condensed hours).
• Generous parental and adoption leave packages.
• Access to a generous Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28%.
• Access to a cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme and season ticket advances.
• A range of active staff networks, based around interests (e.g. analysts, music society, sports and social club) and diversity.

For more information about the role and how to apply, please follow the apply link.