Job Description

Post Title: Health & Safety Adviser
Location: Inverness
Hours: 21 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £23.084 - £25,028 p.a.

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: David Cowie Tel: 07799 914960

Job Purpose: To assist in the provision of a comprehensive health and safety advisory service to the various Services of the Council in order to meet statutory requirements and to actively assist the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager in developing and maintaining a strong and positive health and safety culture.

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact Business Support, T: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) quoting the post reference number above.

Please find the Job Description below.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

Health and safety experience in a Local Authority or other multidisciplinary organisation.

Minimum NEBOSH certificate or equivalent and working towards the NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.

Willing to travel (including overnight stays).