Corporate Health and Safety Officer

North Norfolk is a fantastic place to live, work and visit - covering over 360 sq miles of coastal and rural environment, with a population of over 100,000 people living in 120 distinct communities. Our District is one of England's top holiday destinations and a place where people positively choose to live.

Working across all areas of the Council, this role presents a unique opportunity to manage and advise on Health and Safety in a range of interesting environments including an iconic pier, green flag country parks and leisure centres.

As the Council's "Competent Person" for Health and Safety you will be providing support and advice to a range of key service areas and staff at all levels of the organisation - your contribution will be integral to the effective management of Health and Safety at North Norfolk District Council.

You will have the opportunity to drive change and develop policies and strategies which will cover this important topic area for our organisation.

• Proven track record of achievement in the area of Health and Safety and detailed knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and guidance.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in occupational health and safety and/or NEBOSH Construction Certificate and/or IOSH Technical Membership Grade (Essential) or a relevant degree.
• Full membership, through competency based assessment, of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health or the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
• Excellent communication and customer management skills; strong negotiation and influencing skills.

We encourage applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.