Health And Safety Advisor

Working Hours: Part time - 18.5 hours per week (2 or 2.5 days)

Membership: Position requires Chartered Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMOSH)

Salary: £40,221 - £43,421 (pro-rata)

Barnsley Council are seeking a permanent, part time, Safety and Health Advisor to join their award-winning council. In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of everyone who lives, works, or visits Barnsley. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that values creativity, ambition, and a focus on people, contributing to the safety and well-being of our communities.

• Provide specialist support to a wide range of council services and external organisations.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation, guidance, and best practice across diverse services, including schools.
• Offer advice and guidance, develop certificated management systems and arrangements, and deliver IOSH accredited training.
• Act as an integral business partner to our services.
• Be part of a wider team responsible for emergency planning and directly involved in the Council’s response to incidents and emergencies.
• Participate in a standby duty rota for out-of-hours service needs, for which additional payment is made.

• Strong track record of achievement relevant to the post, including providing advice and guidance to managers and external agencies.
• Experience in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and plans.
• Skilled in developing, producing, and presenting effective information and training.
• Proficient in developing risk assessments and multi-service working.

• Agile working with the possibility of flexible arrangements.
• Access to a range of Employee Rewards.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Part of a team that prioritises learning and enabling you to achieve your potential.

To apply for the Health and Safety Advisor position, please submit your CV and a consultant will be in touch to provide a full job description and to discuss the next steps.