Corporate Occupational Health and Safety Officer
| Posting date: | 03 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,434 to £39,152 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | EX1 1JN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Exeter City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC000358/2025 |
Summary
Why this role matters
This is a key role in helping Exeter City Council meet its statutory health and safety responsibilities and in supporting a strong, positive safety culture across all services. As part of our Corporate Occupational Health & Safety Team, you’ll provide expert operational advice, guidance and hands‑on support—making a real difference to how our people work, stay safe, and look after their wellbeing.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll provide professional health and safety advice across the council, helping to promote a positive safety culture through inspections, audits, investigations and training. You’ll support the development of policies and procedures, coach staff in using our compliance system (AssessNET), assist with specialist assessments such as PEEPs, DSE and workplace health screening, and produce clear reports and briefings for managers. The role is varied and hands‑on, requiring flexibility and the ability to visit sites across the city at short notice.
Who we’re looking for
A qualified health and safety professional (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. You’ll be confident working independently and collaboratively, able to tailor advice to different audiences, and comfortable presenting information clearly. You’ll also be flexible, proactive, and ready to work across a diverse range of services—sometimes at short notice or in challenging environments.
Why join us
We’re a forward-thinking council with a strong focus on people, safety, and innovation. You’ll be part of a supportive HR & OD team that values fresh ideas, professional development, and making a real impact. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, influence, and help shape the future of workplace safety—this is it.
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 Lydia Wilson, Head of Service (HR, Workforce Planning and OD), at hr.admin@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.
This is a key role in helping Exeter City Council meet its statutory health and safety responsibilities and in supporting a strong, positive safety culture across all services. As part of our Corporate Occupational Health & Safety Team, you’ll provide expert operational advice, guidance and hands‑on support—making a real difference to how our people work, stay safe, and look after their wellbeing.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll provide professional health and safety advice across the council, helping to promote a positive safety culture through inspections, audits, investigations and training. You’ll support the development of policies and procedures, coach staff in using our compliance system (AssessNET), assist with specialist assessments such as PEEPs, DSE and workplace health screening, and produce clear reports and briefings for managers. The role is varied and hands‑on, requiring flexibility and the ability to visit sites across the city at short notice.
Who we’re looking for
A qualified health and safety professional (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) with strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills. You’ll be confident working independently and collaboratively, able to tailor advice to different audiences, and comfortable presenting information clearly. You’ll also be flexible, proactive, and ready to work across a diverse range of services—sometimes at short notice or in challenging environments.
Why join us
We’re a forward-thinking council with a strong focus on people, safety, and innovation. You’ll be part of a supportive HR & OD team that values fresh ideas, professional development, and making a real impact. If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, influence, and help shape the future of workplace safety—this is it.
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 Lydia Wilson, Head of Service (HR, Workforce Planning and OD), at hr.admin@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.