Workplace Compliance Officer

Directorate: Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section: Highways

Location: Federation Road Depot

Grade: Level 7

Hours: 37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us:

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

Further information on the Council and our directorates

The Role:

Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant and high-performing workplaces?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workplace Compliance Officer to join our Highways

Service and play a key role in supporting the safety, wellbeing and development of our operational workforce.

In this varied role, you will lead on workforce compliance activities, helping to ensure training, competencies, health and safety requirements and compliance records are effectively managed across the service. You will work closely with managers and frontline teams to develop safe systems of work, monitor compliance standards, support audits and investigations, and promote a positive health and safety culture.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with experience in compliance, health and safety, workforce development or a related field. You will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build positive working relationships across a diverse operational workforce.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working opportunities, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities. Most importantly, you'll be helping to ensure our people work safely and effectively whilst supporting the delivery of essential services to our communities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ashleigh Noakes by email ashleigh.noakes@stoke.gov.uk

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate workforce compliance activities, ensuring training, qualifications, competencies and mandatory requirements are effectively monitored and maintained

• Develop, implement and review health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work to support operational service delivery

• Monitor compliance performance, maintain accurate records and provide reports and assurance information to managers and service leaders

• Support health and safety audits, inspections and incident investigations, identifying improvements and ensuring corrective actions are implemented

• Provide advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on compliance, health and safety and workforce-related matters

• Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the service, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate requirements

About You:

• You will have experience in a compliance, health and safety, workforce development or operational support role, ideally within a regulated or operational environment

• You will have a good understanding of health and safety legislation, compliance requirements and the importance of maintaining accurate workforce and training records

• You will possess excellent organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain attention to detail

• You will have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to provide advice, challenge where appropriate and build effective working relationships at all levels

• You will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and information management systems, with the ability to produce accurate reports and analyse compliance data

• You will be proactive, self-motivated andcommitted to continuous improvement, with a passion for promoting a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent

• Hybrid and flexible working options

• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme

• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here

Pre-Employment Checks:

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Right to Work in the UK

• Proof of address

• Satisfactory references

• Occupational Health Clearance

• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations

• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'. If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

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