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Health and Safety Adviser
| Posting date: | 29 October 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 10, £37,955 to £40,787 per annum (pro-rata'd if part-time) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 November 2025 |
| Location: | Isle Of Wight, South East England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Isle of Wight Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2025_1595 |
Summary
37 hours per week
Part-time or term-time working options may be considered for applicants.
Are you passionate about creating safe and healthy working environments? Do you have the expertise to guide teams through complex health and safety regulations and help shape a culture of wellbeing across a diverse organisation?
The Isle of Wight Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health and Safety Adviser to join our dedicated team. This is a key role supporting the Council’s commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, occupational health and wellbeing across all services.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft and implement health and safety policies and procedures
Provide expert Safety advice to managers and staff
Complete comprehensive safety audits of Council services, premises and schools
Review and investigate reports of accidents, incidents, and near misses
Deliver approved health and safety training packages
Conduct stress risk assessments and wellbeing surveys to support staff welfare.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in a health and safety advisory role, ideally within a public sector, school or multi-service environment.
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and support a wide range of stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Why Join Us?
At the Isle of Wight Council, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer:
A supportive working environment
Opportunities for professional development
Flexible working arrangements
A chance to make a real impact on the wellbeing of our community
Possibility of term time, flexible or part time working for the right candidate
Part-time or term-time working options may be considered for applicants.
Are you passionate about creating safe and healthy working environments? Do you have the expertise to guide teams through complex health and safety regulations and help shape a culture of wellbeing across a diverse organisation?
The Isle of Wight Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health and Safety Adviser to join our dedicated team. This is a key role supporting the Council’s commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, occupational health and wellbeing across all services.
Key Responsibilities:
Draft and implement health and safety policies and procedures
Provide expert Safety advice to managers and staff
Complete comprehensive safety audits of Council services, premises and schools
Review and investigate reports of accidents, incidents, and near misses
Deliver approved health and safety training packages
Conduct stress risk assessments and wellbeing surveys to support staff welfare.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in a health and safety advisory role, ideally within a public sector, school or multi-service environment.
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and support a wide range of stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
Why Join Us?
At the Isle of Wight Council, you’ll be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer:
A supportive working environment
Opportunities for professional development
Flexible working arrangements
A chance to make a real impact on the wellbeing of our community
Possibility of term time, flexible or part time working for the right candidate
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