Corporate Health and Safety Officer

Corporate Health and Safety Officer

£46,871 to £50,998 inclusive annual salary + Local Government Pension Scheme + Essential Car User Allowance

Permanent, full-time (37 hours pw)

Flexible working options (including hybrid)

Job Ref

P1375

About the role

This is a key role in the organisation working across all service areas, responsible for promoting a positive safety culture, supporting the effective management of organisational risk, and ensuring that incidents, risks and compliance issues are appropriately identified, investigated and addressed.

About you

You will be an experienced, pro-active and confident professional, capable of leading on Health & Safety and compliance within a complex organisation.

Key attributes include

A commitment to promoting a positive safety culture and continuous improvement

Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and best practice, with the ability to interpret and apply this effectively at an organisational level

Proven ability to lead, develop and implement compliance frameworks, policies and procedures

Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to assess risk, challenge constructively and support informed decision-making

Ability to provide clear, authoritative advice and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership

Experience of leading audit, inspection or assurance activity and embedding learning into practice

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent) or demonstrable equivalent expertise

Guided by our Sustainability and Climate Crisis Strategy, we put the environment at the heart of every decision. We live our values—trust, care, confidence, collaboration, and customer focus—while delivering sustainable services and reducing environmental impact. Join us and make a difference.

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1 the District includes a cathedral, vibrant city centre and thriving villages. Our centrally located offices in the city are near to the station (London St Pancras 20 minutes), shops and restaurants. In short it is a great place to live and work.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to

30.5 days basic annual leave (increasing with service) + bank holidays.

Please note

annual leave will be pro-rated for anyone who does not have a standard full- time pattern of 37 hours over 5 days, e.g. part-timers

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Staff Parking Permit

Reimbursement of professional fees

Comprehensive development and training

Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres

Access to discounts and benefits via online platform

Additional Information

Disability Confident

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employerand guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets all the essential criteria for the post.

Safeguarding

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

English Fluency

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.

For an informal discussion, please contact Robin Ray, Assistant Director for Regulatory Services and Compliance on robin.ray@stalbans.gov.uk.

A detailed job description and person specification are published on the advert for this role. The person specification sets out the criteria we use to assess applicants. The Council reserves the right to reject applicants at the shortlisting stage, where the application process has not been completed correctly.

For full details and to learn more about us visit Jobs and Careers or email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk or telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications

22 June 2026

Interviews are scheduled for w/c

29 June 2026

NOTE

Interviews are conducted throughout the application process. We reserve the right to close the vacancy at an earlier date and we strongly encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.