Health And Safety Officer

Company Description Redbridge is a vibrant and diverse London Borough in the north-east of the capital, home to a well-educated community of over 297,000 residents. Known as the “leafy suburb,” more than a quarter of the borough is covered by award-winning parks, forests, and lakes, with 35 open spaces available for community use. Redbridge’s schools have a strong national reputation, and the borough takes pride in its proactive partnerships with health services that focus on early intervention and protection. The council is entering an exciting new phase and is seeking skilled, motivated employees to help shape its future direction and deliver high-quality services. Joining Redbridge means contributing to one of London’s emerging boroughs and helping place it at the cutting edge of local government in the 21st century.

Role Description The Health and Safety Officer (Contract) is a full-time role responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy environment across council workplaces and services. This hybrid role is based in Ilford London, with a combination of on-site work and some work from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, inspections, and audits; monitoring compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures; and producing clear reports and recommendations. The role involves advising managers and staff on best practice, supporting incident investigations, and coordinating corrective actions to reduce risk. The Health and Safety Officer will also assist with training, awareness campaigns, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure that health and safety are embedded across the Council.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Health & Safety and Workplace Safety.
• Understanding of Occupational Health and Environment Health and Safety (EHS) principles and practices.
• Relevant professional qualification such as NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
• Experience applying UK health and safety legislation, regulations, and compliance frameworks in a public sector or large organizational setting.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits, and to present clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and support staff at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with standard office IT tools and systems for recording, tracking, and reporting health and safety data.