Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21.14 to £27.70 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Pay Rates: • PAYE: £21.14 per hour • Limited/Umbrella: £27.70 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 February 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Neway International Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | OR21940 |
Summary
Neway International are seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join our client based with Plymouth City Council.
Location: Ballard House, West Hoe Road, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3BJ
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 16 February 2026
Duration: one year
Pay Rates:
• PAYE: £21.14 per hour
• Limited/Umbrella: £27.70 per hour
Work Pattern: 2 days in office, 3 days remote
About the Client
Plymouth City Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team supports the organisation in delivering safe, compliant, and healthy working environments. The team provides expert advice, guidance, and assurance across all service areas, ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties and promotes a positive safety culture.
The Role
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor will provide professional advice and support across the Council, helping services meet their health and safety responsibilities. The role involves advising managers, undertaking assessments, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and contributing to the development of policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
This is a key advisory role requiring strong communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively across a large and diverse organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional health, safety and wellbeing advice to managers and staff across the Council.
Support the development, implementation, and review of health and safety policies, procedures, and guidance.
Undertake risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Assist services in meeting statutory duties and internal standards.
Promote a positive safety culture and support wellbeing initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting requirements.
Work collaboratively with HR, operational teams, and external partners.
Support training delivery and awareness activities where required.
Provide timely advice in response to queries, incidents, and emerging risks.
Candidate Requirements
Relevant health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent).
Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
Experience providing professional H&S advice within a complex organisation.
Ability to undertake inspections, audits, and investigations.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Commitment to promoting wellbeing and a positive safety culture.
Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
Location: Ballard House, West Hoe Road, West Hoe, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3BJ
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: 16 February 2026
Duration: one year
Pay Rates:
• PAYE: £21.14 per hour
• Limited/Umbrella: £27.70 per hour
Work Pattern: 2 days in office, 3 days remote
About the Client
Plymouth City Council’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team supports the organisation in delivering safe, compliant, and healthy working environments. The team provides expert advice, guidance, and assurance across all service areas, ensuring the Council meets its statutory duties and promotes a positive safety culture.
The Role
The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor will provide professional advice and support across the Council, helping services meet their health and safety responsibilities. The role involves advising managers, undertaking assessments, supporting wellbeing initiatives, and contributing to the development of policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
This is a key advisory role requiring strong communication skills, technical knowledge, and the ability to work collaboratively across a large and diverse organisation.
Key Responsibilities
Provide professional health, safety and wellbeing advice to managers and staff across the Council.
Support the development, implementation, and review of health and safety policies, procedures, and guidance.
Undertake risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
Assist services in meeting statutory duties and internal standards.
Promote a positive safety culture and support wellbeing initiatives.
Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting requirements.
Work collaboratively with HR, operational teams, and external partners.
Support training delivery and awareness activities where required.
Provide timely advice in response to queries, incidents, and emerging risks.
Candidate Requirements
Relevant health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent).
Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
Experience providing professional H&S advice within a complex organisation.
Ability to undertake inspections, audits, and investigations.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
Commitment to promoting wellbeing and a positive safety culture.
Good IT skills and ability to maintain accurate records.