Workplace Compliance Officer

Directorate

Housing, Regeneration and Operations

Section

Highways

Location

Federation Road Depot

Grade

Level 7

Hours

37 hours per week

This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.

About us

We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.

Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.

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The Role

Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant and high-performing workplaces?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Workplace Compliance Officer to join our Highways

Service and play a key role in supporting the safety, wellbeing and development of our operational workforce.

In this varied role, you will lead on workforce compliance activities, helping to ensure training, competencies, health and safety requirements and compliance records are effectively managed across the service. You will work closely with managers and frontline teams to develop safe systems of work, monitor compliance standards, support audits and investigations, and promote a positive health and safety culture.

We are looking for an organised and proactive individual with experience in compliance, health and safety, workforce development or a related field. You will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to build positive working relationships across a diverse operational workforce.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working opportunities, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and excellent training and development opportunities. Most importantly, you'll be helping to ensure our people work safely and effectively whilst supporting the delivery of essential services to our communities.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ashleigh Noakes by email ashleigh.noakes@stoke.gov.uk

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate workforce compliance activities, ensuring training, qualifications, competencies and mandatory requirements are effectively monitored and maintained

Develop, implement and review health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work to support operational service delivery

Monitor compliance performance, maintain accurate records and provide reports and assurance information to managers and service leaders

Support health and safety audits, inspections and incident investigations, identifying improvements and ensuring corrective actions are implemented

Provide advice, guidance and support to managers and employees on compliance, health and safety and workforce-related matters

Promote a positive health, safety and wellbeing culture across the service, supporting continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate requirements