Health and Safety Officer

Job description

Health and Safety Officer

Role type

Police Staff

Contract Type

Permanent

Department

Business Operations

Location

Leek Wootton

Is this a Politically Restricted role?

No

Grade/scale

F

Salary

£40,383 - £42,612

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Hours per week

37

Competency and value framework (CVF) level?

1

Closing date

05/10/2026, 12:00

Job description

Health & Safety Officer

Location: Leek Wootton

Permanent Contract

Full Time

Salary Grade F (£40,383 - £42,612)

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small team for an experienced Health and Safety professional.

The primary purpose of the Health and Safety Officer is to promote and maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment by ensuring that employees, contractors, visitors, and members of the public are protected from workplace hazards and risks. The role supports the organisation in meeting its legal obligations under health and safety legislation, reducing accidents and incidents, and fostering a positive safety culture.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To assist the Estates and HSQE Manager to monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, policies, and procedures.
2. Provide health and safety advice, guidance, and training to employees and managers.
3. Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.
4. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions appropriate reporting to HSE where required.
5. Provide advice, guidance and support to managers and staff in the completion and review of high-quality risk assessments and workplace inspections, ensuring health and safety risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and managed across the organisation.
6. Develop, review, and update health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
7. Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.
8. To undertake other duties commensurate with the nature, level of responsibility and grading of this post, as required.
9. All members of the workforce are to comply with all Health and Safety regulations in accordance with the Warwickshire Police Health and Safety Policy.

Person Specification:

Knowledge:

Essential:

• NEBOSH Diploma; or Level 4 NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety Practice; and actively working towards Chartered status
• A thorough understanding of health and safety and its practical application in the workplace

Desirable:

• Chartered membership of IOSH

Experience:

• Experience of providing Health and Safety advice, preferably within the police or other emergency services environment.
• Experience of reconciling legislative compliance with practical workplace activities.

Key Skills:

• A structured approach to problem solving
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to write and present reports and deliver training sessions
• Effective interpersonal skills to be able to influence others and resolve conflict

Special Conditions:

Travel throughout Warwickshire.
The duties of this role may include exposure to unpleasant or disturbing images such as crime scenes.
On occasion if required to provide on site advice at crime scenes.

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

You will be required as part of Warwickshire Police recruitment process to successfully complete vetting and credit checks.

We support the "Happy to talk flexible working" campaign, which aims to encourage uptake of flexible working for individuals, the flexible working options that may be considered for this role include;

Annualised Hours

Why work for Warwickshire Police?

Warwickshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Warwickshire Police is the force for you.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Warwickshire Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the Constabulary, where communities are under-represented, including those from minority ethnicity communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ+ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

Recruitment and Selection Policy

Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.

Police Barred and Advisory lists

Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.

Vetting and safeguarding

Warwickshire Police are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.

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