Health and Safety Lead

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils

Hours:

Full Time, 37 hours per week

Contract:

Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity for 12 months (maternity cover)

Position
:
Health and Safety Lead
Location
:
Wenham Operational Hub, Great Wenham, Ipswich, Suffolk C07 6PS

Salary
: £45,091 - £52,413 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Posting
:
Full time, part time, and job share applications are equally assessed.

Reporting to the Housing Health and Safety Manager, you will support safe, compliant delivery across Property Assets and Compliance by providing expert Health and Safety advice, maintaining compliance systems, producing performance data, and supporting CDM requirements. The role includes audits, site inspections, contractor liaison, and delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused safety standards in a fast‑paced, regulated housing environment.

• Provide health and safety advice and support across all work activities to ensure compliance with legal obligations.
• Draft and review RAMS and ensure CDM arrangements are in place for all relevant construction projects.
• Conduct site inspections, mini‑audits, and annual Health and Safety reviews, recommending service improvements.
• Provide assurance around contractor management, including due diligence, onboarding, and monitoring safe systems of work.
• Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, digital systems, and training, including delivering Health and Safety engagement training sessions.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure regulatory compliance and resident engagement.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager with reporting, audits, customer‑focused service delivery, and providing cover when required.
• Produce compliance and safety leaflets, website engagement, and proactive resident engagement pieces.
• Raise and process work orders, purchase orders, invoices, and variation requests efficiently.
• Represent Property Assets and Compliance in relevant corporate health and safety groups.
• Utilise strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, to support project delivery.

Driver’s licence:
Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for site visits.

• Hold NEBOSH General Health and Safety in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent qualification, or equivalent knowledge gained through experience.
• Significant experience in Housing Health and Safety within a highly regulated environment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of statutory, regulatory, and best practice requirements for fire, asbestos, gas, lift, water hygiene, damp and mould, and electrical safety.
• Experience managing contracts, preferably within a contract management framework.
• Proactive, adaptable, and pragmatic approach to supporting and guiding colleagues.

Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils serve around 200,000 residents across two districts. We are known for collaboration across public, private, and voluntary sectors and are ranked among the top 50 places to live in the UK.

• Generous leave entitlement (26 days a year, rising to 31 days after 5 years).
• Competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Wellbeing Support and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Private Health Care Options.
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (business needs permitting).
• Great learning and development opportunities.

For an informal discussion or to learn more about hybrid working for this role, please contact Christie Solomons by emailing christie.solo

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf) before applying.

Closing date: 5 pm, 23 January 2026.
Interview date: 2 February 2026 (provisional).

Ensure your application includes: full completion of the application form, supporting statement that clearly addresses how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification, and uploads of all required documents.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.