Health, Safety & Risk Officer

Swale Borough Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health, Safety & Risk Officer to join us on a part-time basis to lead on ensuring the Council complies with all relevant health and safety legislation and best practice.

This is a key role where you will provide expert advice, promote a strong safety culture, and safeguard the wellbeing of employees, contractors, customers and stakeholders across all Council operations and premises.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide professional advice and guidance on statutory health and safety duties and best practice.
• Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and advise on implications for Council services and activities.
• Ensure all risk assessments and safe systems of work (including lone worker arrangements) are in place, effective and up to date.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records and ensure compliance across all Council activities.
• Maintain and manage accident, incident, near miss and RIDDOR reporting systems, including investigations, findings, and follow-up actions.
• Oversee and undertake investigations as required, ensuring lessons learned are embedded and risk reduced.
• Develop, implement and review Corporate Health and Safety Policies
• Design and deliver health and safety training programmes in collaboration with HR.
• Support Property Services in ensuring compliance with property-related legislation, including asbestos, legionella, gas and electrical safety and ensure suitable safety equipment is available, maintained, and fit for purpose.

This is a part time position working 30 hours per week on a permanent contract. Hybrid working applies with the requirement to work in the office two days per week.

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Is degree educated (or equivalent) and holds a relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent).
• Has relevant demonstrable experience in a Health & Safety role
• Is confident advising senior stakeholders and influencing a positive safety culture.
• Demonstrates excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Can communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of audiences.
• Is proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.

Our Offer:

A range of benefits including:

• 34 hour full time working week with the offices closing at 1:30pm on Friday
• Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities
• 7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most role
• Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.
• Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.
• Free parking
• Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.
• Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
• Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
• Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
• Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
• A professional fee payment, if required for the role

Application Closing Date: 9th August 2026