Health and Safety Officer

Job details

Job reference REQ05586

Date posted 15/06/2026
Application closing date 26/06/2026
Location The Quays
Salary £40,777 - £45,091 Per Annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities
Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time
Job category/type Human Resources

Contract: Fixed Term until 30/06/2027 with possibility of extension

Hours: 37 per week Full Time

Working Style: Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.

Health and Safety professional (12 month fixed term or secondment)

This is a fantastic chance to broaden your experience across a large and diverse organisation, with exposure to a wide range of service areas including Education, Lifelong Learning, Social Services and frontline operational services.

In this varied corporate role, you'll work in partnership with managers and employees to support proportionate risk management and help strengthen a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture.

What you will be doing

You'll provide professional advice, guidance and support across a range of service areas, ensuring practical and effective health and safety management.

• Providing information, advice and guidance on health and safety matters
• Carrying out health and safety audits, inspections and safety tours
• Investigating workplace accidents, incidents and near misses
• Advising on risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Preparing and presenting health and safety reports to meetings and committees
• Working collaboratively with managers, stakeholders and trade unions

While you may focus on specific areas such as Education, Lifelong Learning, Social Services, you will also contribute to work across other Directorates - offering excellent variety and exposure.

About you

We're looking for someone who is proactive, approachable and keen to make a real difference.

• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) or be actively nearing completion of this qualification.
• Experience working as a Health and Safety practitioner within a complex or multi disciplinary organisation
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and effective safety management practices
• Experience of conducting audits, inspections and incident investigations
• The ability to provide clear, practical advice to managers and employees
• Confidence presenting information at meetings, committees or forums
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using standard IT systems (e.g. Microsoft applications)

We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are working towards their professional qualification and are keen to build their experience in a supportive, corporate setting.

Benefits

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution
• Holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years' service (not including the additional 8 bank holidays)
• Discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Cycle to work scheme up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Tuition salary sacrifice scheme for new car purchase
• Exclusive discounts at local and national retailers via the Smart Spend app

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact Ruth Weaver on:

Phone:
Email:

Legal statements

DBS requirements: This post is not subject to a DBS check.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language requirements: Welsh Language skills are not required.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.