Health and Safety Enforcement Officer
Location:North London
Rate: £40-£45+ per hour (umbrella)
Contract:6 months initially
We are working with a council in North London seeking an Health and Safety Enforcement Officer to join their team on an interim basis.
The role will focus on:
- Enabling the Council to meet its statutory responsibilities as an enforcing authority for occupational health and safety through inspection, investigation, enforcement, advice and education.
- Undertaking customer-facing, front-line enforcement work, representing the Council professionally and proportionately, including in challenging circumstances.
- Inspecting workplaces and work activities for which the Council is the enforcing authority, identify risks and legal contraventions, and secure appropriate remedial action.
- Working as part of the Commercial Safety Team in accordance with statutory requirements, the Council’s enforcement policy, relevant procedures and professional standards.
- Building constructive relationships with businesses, employees, residents, partner agencies and other regulators to protect health, safety and wellbeing.
What’s on offer:
- £40-£45 per hour
- Hybrid working: 3days a week in the office.
- Initial 6 month contract
About you:
Qualified Health and Safety Enforcement Officer with relevant experience (NEBOSH-desirable not essential)
Strong knowledge of legislation and practice in Health and Safety Enforcement.
Comfortable managing complex and sensitive casework.
Previous experience within a local authority setting is highly desirable.
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