Health and Safety officer
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,862 to £41,771 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | EX1 1JN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Exeter City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC000354/2025 |
Summary
About you:
Are you driven by the challenge of promoting a culture of health and safety and have experience of dealing with the health and safety challenges in high-risk operational areas?
If so we’re looking for positive, dynamic, and results-focused individuals who are passionate about health and safety.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint two experienced Health and Safety Officers to join our busy team supporting the Council’s operational services. While the roles are based in Exeter, you will be required to travel to sites across the wider area.
In this role, you will lead on audits, and review and implement a range of health and safety policies and guidance. You will have designated areas of specialism and will provide clear, informed advice by interpreting relevant legislation and best practice. You will also design and deliver toolbox talks and in house training for frontline staff.
Applicants must hold, or be working towards, the NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), with strong post qualification experience. A thorough understanding of current health and safety legislation and experience undertaking detailed accident investigations are essential. You should be an excellent communicator, able to engage confidently with staff at all levels, including senior managers.
Experience of managing premises related health and safety issues—such as asbestos and legionella—across multi site organisations is desirable, as is a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and specialist health and safety software.
About the team:
Exeter City Council is a council with ambitious plans and that is excited by once in a generation opportunity to re-organise local government for the city, whilst also keeping focused on the day job of delivering the best public services for residents, business and visitors.
These roles form a a dedicated specialist team focusing upon operational health and safety matters in wider busy Environmental Health Service.
What next?
If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Lisa Cocks, Environmental Health and Licensing Manager at lisa.cocks@exeter.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Our commitment
At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
Are you driven by the challenge of promoting a culture of health and safety and have experience of dealing with the health and safety challenges in high-risk operational areas?
If so we’re looking for positive, dynamic, and results-focused individuals who are passionate about health and safety.
About the role:
We are looking to appoint two experienced Health and Safety Officers to join our busy team supporting the Council’s operational services. While the roles are based in Exeter, you will be required to travel to sites across the wider area.
In this role, you will lead on audits, and review and implement a range of health and safety policies and guidance. You will have designated areas of specialism and will provide clear, informed advice by interpreting relevant legislation and best practice. You will also design and deliver toolbox talks and in house training for frontline staff.
Applicants must hold, or be working towards, the NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), with strong post qualification experience. A thorough understanding of current health and safety legislation and experience undertaking detailed accident investigations are essential. You should be an excellent communicator, able to engage confidently with staff at all levels, including senior managers.
Experience of managing premises related health and safety issues—such as asbestos and legionella—across multi site organisations is desirable, as is a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and specialist health and safety software.
About the team:
Exeter City Council is a council with ambitious plans and that is excited by once in a generation opportunity to re-organise local government for the city, whilst also keeping focused on the day job of delivering the best public services for residents, business and visitors.
These roles form a a dedicated specialist team focusing upon operational health and safety matters in wider busy Environmental Health Service.
What next?
If we sound like the right fit for you and you feel like the right fit for us we would welcome your application. Please click on the Apply button at the bottom of this page.
Alternatively if you would like to find out more about the post, the team or working with us at the Council please contact Lisa Cocks, Environmental Health and Licensing Manager at lisa.cocks@exeter.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close any vacancy before the closing date if enough applications are received.
Our commitment
At Exeter City Council we are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve.
To support this commitment we will strive to implement reasonable adjustments to support any members of our communities who face barriers in recruitment processes, irrespective of the reason.
We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.