Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Hybrid Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor

Location: Plymouth (PL1) – 2 days onsite, 3 days remote

Contract Type: Temporary position (52 weeks)

Start Date: 16th February 2026

Hours: 37 hours per week

Rate: £21.14 per hour

Plymouth City Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to clients team on a 12-month temporary basis. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across council services, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors alike.

• Provide expert advice, support, and training on all aspects of health and safety.
• Support the Head of Health & Safety in developing and delivering the annual work plan.
• Monitor and communicate new legislation and guidance relevant to council operations.
• Investigate health and safety incidents, including serious incidents, and contribute to lessons learned.
• Deliver targeted interventions to improve safety outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Contribute to income generation in line with service level agreements.
• Support delivery of designated aspects of the Health & Safety business plan.

• Protect the Council from health and safety litigation and claims.
• Contribute to award nominations and recognition for health and safety excellence.
• Demonstrate year-on-year improvements in staff wellbeing and safety culture.
• Deliver health and safety priorities aligned with service needs.
• Provide impact-driven contributions to the annual Health & Safety report.

• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience in incident investigation and risk management.
• Excellent communication and training delivery skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification preferred.

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Please note:

Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you haven't heard from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion—but do keep an eye out for future roles with Pertemps!