Health and Safety Advisor

Working Hours: 37
Location: Kelvedon Park

Closing Date: 12th July 2026

We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

The Role

You will part of a dedicated Health and Safety Department reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Advisor. You will assist with the planning, developing and implementation of the health and safety function across the Service. Working closely with Station and Service Managers.

What You Will Be Working On

• Support the planning, development, and delivery of the Health & Safety (H&S) function and departmental business plan.
• Promote a positive H&S culture across the organisation.
• Manage, assess, and close accident/safety events using reporting systems.
• Conduct and support audits, risk assessments, and accident investigations, ensuring effective outcomes and reporting.
• Analyse data and legislation to review risks and improve H&S performance.
• Provide expert H&S advice to all management levels, including on new legislation and safe working practices.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver H&S training programmes.
• Liaise with representative bodies and safety representatives.
• Support accident investigation teams and boards with technical expertise.
• Review and update policies, making recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in a 24/7 H&S advisor rota and deputise for the Senior H&S Advisor asrequired.

What Are We Looking For?

It is an essential requirement to have proven experience and a strong health and safety background as you will be required to provide health and safety advice to Service Managers, problem solving and decision making whilst working to exacting deadlines. We are looking for someone to support the Health and Safety Manager in the planning and development of the department strategy and support the implementation of the department business plan.

Eligibility

You will have a Level 3 accredited H&S qualification (or equivalent) and be a Technical Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

DBS Check

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident

We are an equal opportunity, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Applications are considered solely on merit. Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults. The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.