Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Plymouth City Council's Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team supports the organisation delivering safe, compliant, and healthy working environments. The team provides expert advice, guidance, and assurance across all service areas, ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties and promotes a positive safety culture. The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor will provide professional advice and support across the Council, helping services meet their health and safety responsibilities.

The role involves advising managers, undertaking assessments, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and contributing to the development of policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.

• Provide professional health, safety and wellbeing advice to managers and staff across the Council.
• Support the development, implementation, and review of health and safety policies, procedures, and guidance.
• Undertake risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Assist services in meeting statutory duties and internal standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting requirements.
• Work collaboratively with HR, operational teams, and external partners.
• Support training delivery and awareness activities where required.
• Provide timely advice in response to queries, incidents, and emerging risks.

• Relevant health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience providing professional H&S advice within a complex organisation.
• Ability to undertake inspections, audits, and investigations.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Commitment to promoting wellbeing and a positive safety culture.
• Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.