Health and Safety Officer

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values - ambitious, professional, resident-focused and accountable, act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can “be the best we can be”. With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #BeTheDifference, Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

About the Role: We are looking for two enthusiastic and experienced Health & Safety Officers to join our established Health & Safety team and help drive continuous improvements in health, safety and wellbeing across our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to work primarily within the Wirral schools’ network, supporting Headteachers and School Governors to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities and maintain compliant, safe, and healthy learning environments. No two days are the same in this varied and rewarding role. You'll have the opportunity to work across a broad range of health and safety topics, providing practical advice, guidance and support to schools. We're looking for someone who enjoys building positive relationships, inspiring others, and making a real difference within the local community. The successful candidate will be highly organised, able to prioritise competing demands, and confident delivering support through face-to-face engagement, online platforms, and electronic communication channels.

About the Candidate: You will hold a recognised Level 6 Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management and have a thorough understanding of UK health and safety legislation. We are seeking a customer-focused professional with:

• Significant and demonstrable experience in a Health & Safety role
• Experience of auditing health and safety management systems
• Proven experience conducting accident and incident investigations
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• The confidence and ability to work independently, while also contributing effectively as part of a Health & Safety and Occupational Health team
• A proactive, supportive and professional approach to service delivery
• A passion for engaging and influencing others to promote positive health and safety culture

If you are committed to helping others, thrive on variety and challenge, and have a genuine desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

In return, we offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• Professional support and mentoring
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities

For further information about the role or for an informal chat, please contact andymcmillan@wirral.gov.uk. Interviews to be held week commencing 7th September 2026. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. For this vacancy, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK before commencing employment. Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this post. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or contact 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.

If you’re already a Wirral Council employee, as part of our Talent Strategy, we’re committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. We have a range of staff benefits including staff discounts, enrolment into the local government pension scheme (an excellent defined benefit scheme), immediate life cover and ill-health protection. We have a strong flexible working approach, hybrid working, family-friendly employment initiatives and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. We have an inclusive, engaged culture, everyone has a voice, everyone is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. Each voice is heard, each contribution valued. We embrace diversity in our workforce and recognise it is critical to our success. We support an inclusive culture that champions differences and nurtures a sense of belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds, who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us.

Please note that in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. It is Council policy not to re-appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who have left with a voluntary severance (VS) package, unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed so if a copy is required you should download it now. We do not accept applications or CV’s from recruitment agencies, unless otherwise stated. Therefore, any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role.

How to apply: Please apply online by clicking the link below.