Health And Safety Compliance Officer

Do you find it hard to choose between a day spent on the moors or by the sea? Why not embrace the opportunity to enjoy both and come and work for us in South Hams and West Devon. We really can offer you areas of outstanding natural beauty, there are few things better at work than getting the opportunity to drive across our beautiful countryside on your way to your next job.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and self-motivated person to become the Council’s Health and Safety Compliance Officer. Ideally you will have experience of working as a Health and Safety Officer in the public or private sector. Experience of working with the waste or transport industries would be very beneficial. You should have an excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, policies and guidance and be able apply that knowledge in practical situations.

Your main role will be providing advice to Senior Leadership and colleagues regarding Health and Safety compliance, making sure that there is a high level of compliance with legislation and good practice, ensuring a safe, healthy workforce. Good communication skills are key as you will be dealing with colleagues with a variety of different working backgrounds and experiences on a day-to-day basis. You will be expected to lead H&S improvement plans and report performance to senior leadership team via the Performance Board.

We know that no candidate will meet every single desired attribute. If your experience or qualifications looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!

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