Health and Safety Officer X2

Posted 19 March 2026
Salary £25 - 27 per hour
LocationExeter
Discipline Property
Reference189831
Contact NameIsaac Ellis

Job description

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority based in Devon, who are recruiting for a Health and Safety Officer x2 on a three-month basis.

The position is due to start immediately, with the potential to go full time. The hourly rate of pay is negotiable up to £27.00 per hour.

The ideal candidate will a strong background in health & safety within a public sector or operational environment, confident in inspections, audits and stakeholder engagement

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Providing advice and guidance on health & safety legislation, policy and best practice
  • Carrying out inspections, audits and investigations to ensure compliance
  • Supporting risk management processes, including COSHH, PPE, PUWER and incident reporting
  • Delivering training such as toolbox talks and workshops
  • Monitoring compliance systems (e.g. AssessNET) and reporting on performance
  • Supporting policy and procedure development across H&S functions
  • Preparing reports and briefings for managers and stakeholders
  • Providing asbestos-related advice and supporting workplace safety assessments where required

Experience required:

  • Experience working within the local authority environment
  • Experience providing guidance on health and safety
  • Experience delivering toolbox talks

Working hours:

  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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