Health and Safety Officer

Health & Safety Officer (Housing) Grade 11

Based at 6 Knowsley Place (6KP) and Bury Town Hall, with site visits across the Borough

About the role

A great opportunity to join Bury Council’s Health & Safety Team in a new role, primarily supporting our Housing services and Building Safety teams (Repairs, Neighbourhoods, Investment/Asset Management, Compliance and Direct Works). You’ll provide practical, timely H&S advice, help embed safe systems of work, and promote a positive, proactive safety culture.

What you’ll do:

• Advise managers and teams; develop/review H&S policies, procedures and risk assessments.
• Deliver audits/inspections, produce action plans, and track improvements.
• Investigate incidents/ill-health (including RIDDOR) and recommend preventative measures.
• Plan and deliver training, briefings and toolbox talks.
• Support CDM and contractor management, including permit-to-work and contractor audits.

What we’re looking for:

• Level 5 H&S qualification (or working towards) or strong equivalent experience; NEBOSH Construction desirable.
• Knowledge of CDM/contractor management and housing compliance/legislation.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence using Microsoft 365 and reporting systems.
• Excellent soft skills: collaborative team worker, able to build relationships, network, influence and persuade at all levels (including contractors).
• Confident communicator who can write clear guidance and deliver engaging training.

Working style:

Hybrid working is supported, but this is a hands-on role requiring regular in-person working with colleagues at 6KP/Town Hall and visits to operational sites. Therefore a driving licence would also be beneficial.

Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis, but flexibility is needed including the ability to work occasional evenings or weekends and any emergency response as required.