At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide health and safety advice, conduct audits, and support a positive wellbeing culture.
- Company: Neath Port Talbot Council, committed to safeguarding and employee development.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, hybrid working, pension contributions, and discounted gym membership.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a diverse organisation while developing your career.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma or nearing completion, with health and safety experience.
The predicted salary is between 40777 - 45091 £ per year.
Job reference: REQ05586
Date posted: 15/06/2026
Application closing date: 26/06/2026
Location: The Quays
Salary: £40,777 - £45,091 Per Annum
Package: Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Job category/type: Human Resources
Contract: Fixed Term until 30/06/2027 with possibility of extension
Hours: 37 per week
Working Style: Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
This is a fantastic chance to broaden your experience across a large and diverse organisation, with exposure to a wide range of service areas including Education, Lifelong Learning, Social Services and frontline operational services.
In this varied corporate role, you’ll work in partnership with managers and employees to support proportionate risk management and help strengthen a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.
What you will be doing:
- Providing information, advice and guidance on health and safety matters
- Carrying out health and safety audits, inspections and safety tours
- Investigating workplace accidents, incidents and near misses
- Advising on risk assessments and safe systems of work
- Preparing and presenting health and safety reports to meetings and committees
- Working collaboratively with managers, stakeholders and trade unions
While you may focus on specific areas such as Education, Lifelong Learning, Social Services, you will also contribute to work across other Directorates — offering excellent variety and exposure.
About you:
- We’re looking for someone who is proactive, approachable and keen to make a real difference.
- A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) or be actively nearing completion of this qualification.
- Experience working as a Health and Safety practitioner within a complex or multi‑disciplinary organisation
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and effective safety management practices
- Experience of conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations
- The ability to provide clear, practical advice to managers and employees
- Confidence presenting information at meetings, committees or forums
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience using standard IT systems (e.g. Microsoft applications)
We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are working towards their professional qualification and are keen to build their experience in a supportive, corporate setting.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
- Competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
- Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not including the additional 8 bank holidays)
- Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
- Cycle to work scheme up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
- Tuition salary sacrifice scheme for new car purchase
- Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers via the Smart Spend app
Contact:
For an informal discussion, please contact Ruth Weaver on: Phone: 07870264576 Email: r.weaver@npt.gov.uk
Legal statements:
This post is not subject to a DBS check. Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language requirements:
Welsh Language skills are not required. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council.
Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview.
If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
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Neath Port Talbot Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Health and Safety Officers. With a generous benefits package including a competitive pension contribution, flexible working arrangements, and extensive professional development opportunities, employees can thrive while making a meaningful impact across diverse service areas. The council's commitment to employee wellbeing and growth, combined with its focus on fostering a positive health and safety culture, makes it an attractive place for those looking to advance their careers in a collaborative setting.
