Corporate Health and Safety Adviser

London (Islington) Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this role, you will provide expert health and safety guidance across Islington Council to build a strong safety culture. You’ll work with multiple directorates to implement practical safety systems, conduct risk assessments, and support managers with training and policy development. You will influence senior leaders and contribute to the council’s safety and wellbeing initiatives, including drug and alcohol testing. This is a hands-on advisory position that helps reduce risk and promote a resilient, compliant organisation.

Pay / Benefits

up to 31 days leave increasing to 36 days
flexible working arrangements with 35-hour week
learning and development opportunities
London Living Wage at minimum
pension scheme
Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships

Responsibilities

Embed a strong safety culture across services
Develop and implement practical safety policies and systems
Conduct audits, risk assessments, and incident reviews
Deliver training and build staff competency
Advise senior leaders and collaborate with stakeholders
Contribute to the council’s drug and alcohol testing programme

Key requirements

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (minimum)
working towards NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ (level 5 or 6) Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or equivalent
technical membership of IOSH (while working towards Graduate level)
experience developing and delivering safety policies across a large organisation
ability to lead specialist and operational safety activities
experience in health and safety, ideally in local government
strong knowledge of legislation and risk management
excellent communication, influencing, and training skills
flexible work attitude including occasional out-of-hours work