Health and Safety Officer

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Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk if you are having difficulty applying online.

Health and Safety Officer

Salary £36,555 - £49,087 pa (bar at £45,701 subject to qualifications & experience)

36 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced officer to join our small, friendly Health, Safety and Insurance Team. The team is committed to continuous improvement and is currently reviewing, enhancing and streamlining health, safety and insurance arrangements across Spelthorne Borough Council.

About the Role

You will play a key role in:

• Conducting routine site inspections and workplace risk assessments, recording findings and driving corrective actions.
• Assisting in the development, implementation and review of health and safety policies, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, producing clear reports and recommending remedial actions.
• Supporting the delivery of safety briefings and awareness sessions on relevant health and safety topics.
• Providing practical health and safety advice and guidance to managers, employees and contractors.
• Supporting the organisation in maintaining a positive health and safety culture.

About You

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in a relevant health and safety role.
• Experience of carrying out risk assessments, audits, and accident investigations.
• Hold a recognised qualification in a health, safety or risk management-related subject (e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).
• Be enthusiastic, committed, self-motivated and possess a positive, proactive attitude.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Be an effective team player with strong organisational and time management skills.
• Be confident in engaging with managers, employees and contractors and providing practical health and safety advice.

For more information on this position, please contact Karine Codd, Principal Health, Safety and Insurance Officer on 01784 446070 or email k.codd@spelthorne.gov.uk

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts. These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network. Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Spelthorne Borough Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. Please see more information here Local government in Surrey is changing | Spelthorne Borough Council and also Future Surrey – Surrey LGR Hub

Under Local Government Reorganisation, TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) consultation started on 28 September 2026 and will run until 20 November 2026.

Please note that the consultation covers all directly employed staff with a contract of employment on 1 April 2027 and if you are successful in your application, you will be notified how you can feed into the consultation process if applicable.

To apply for this role, you must be available to start by end of January 2027 at the latest.

Thank you for your interest in our vacancy and we wish you well with your application.

Closing date: 30 October 2026 (noon)

Interview date: 19/20 November 2026

To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button.

CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates. If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.

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