Health and Safety Officer

Based at: Bradley Fold, Bury Town Hall & operational sites across the Borough Hours: 37 hours per week (with some flexibility required for early starts, occasional evenings/weekends, and emergency response),

• Advising and supporting managers and frontline teams with practical, timely health & safety guidance.
• Developing and reviewing H&S policies, procedures, and risk assessments that work in the real world.
• Delivering audits and inspections, producing clear action plans, and tracking meaningful improvements.
• Investigating incidents and ill-health cases (including RIDDOR), identifying root causes and preventative measures.
• Planning and delivering training, toolbox talks, and briefings that engage and inspire teams to work safely.
• Monitoring contractors and working partners, ensuring safe practices are upheld at every level.
• Championing best practice and embedding a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility, You'll need to be flexible for occasional early starts, evenings, or weekends (our vehicle workshop operates 24/7 and several services begin well before the typical office day), as well as availability for emergency response situations. In return, you'll be part of a supportive team that values your contribution.
  
  You'll be a confident, credible H&S professional who is as comfortable chatting with a waste crew at the depot at 6am as you are presenting to senior managers at the Town Hall., Level 5 H&S qualification (or working towards it), or strong equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills you can influence, persuade, and inspire at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills with confidence using Microsoft 365 and reporting systems
• A collaborative team player who builds trust quickly and works well across diverse services.
Desirable:
• NEBOSH qualification and/or IOSH membership
• Knowledge of or experience within local authority or similar public sector operational services
• A full UK driving licence (given the travel across Borough sites, this is a real advantage)
  
  Bury Council is a proud, community-focused organisation committed to improving the lives of everyone in the borough. We believe in equality, inclusion, and doing right by our people including our workforce.