Health and Safety Adviser

Full time/Permanent

PO3: £47,925pa rising in annual increments to £51,228pa incl. LW

About Us

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London’s largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community. It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth’. With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas’s Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced health and safety professional to help us raise performance across the Council. As a Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll deliver the operational Corporate Health & Safety service, contribute to our Health & Safety Strategy and Management System, and work collaboratively with leaders and managers across Lambeth to drive continuous improvement in health, safety and wellbeing. You will also deputise for the Corporate Health & Safety Manager when required. This will require an enhanced DBS check.

What you will do

• Audit & assurance: Plan and complete management system audits and workplace inspections as part of the Council’s audit programme; support directors and senior managers with performance reporting.
• Policy & guidance: Develop, implement and monitor health & safety policy, procedures, systems and guidance across safety‑critical and statutory areas; support contractor/supplier/partner H&S processes.
• Risk management: Strengthen the use of risk assessments to ensure significant risks are proportionately assessed and recorded; investigate serious incidents and advise on local or corporate actions.
• Training & capability: Design, deliver and evaluate H&S training (including e‑learning); maintain and develop online H&S information systems used by the team.
• Engagement & representation: Act as a competent adviser in consultations/negotiations with Trade Unions; liaise with the HSE and sector bodies; participate in projects and working groups.

About you

• Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and certified IOSH membership; committed to CPD with excellent, current knowledge of H&S law, regulations and best practice across diverse risks. An ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification would be ideal.
• Experienced: Proven track record of competent H&S advice in the public sector or other large multi‑site organisations; confident conducting inspections and audits in complex settings.
• Skilled communicator: Able to produce clear reports/procedures and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels; strong de‑escalation, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Digital capability: Competent with Microsoft Office and online H&S software.
• Values‑led: You demonstrate Lambeth’s values—Equity, Kindness, Accountability, Ambition—and uphold our Code of Conduct and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion standards in everything you do.

How to Apply

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application.

Recruitment Timelines

• Advert closing date: 11:59pm on 3rd of April.
• Shortlisting: w/c 6th of April
• Interviews: w/c 20th of April

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Basic Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs. You will be required to undertake a Cifas check.

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alexis Correa, Corporate Health and Safety Manager at acorrea1@lambeth.gov.uk.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.