Swale Borough Council
Health, Safety & Risk Officer
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About the Role
Swale Borough Council is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health, Safety & Risk Officer to join us on a part-time basis to lead on ensuring the Council complies with all relevant health and safety legislation and best practice.
This is a key role where you will provide expert advice, promote a strong safety culture, and safeguard the wellbeing of employees, contractors, customers and stakeholders across all Council operations and premises.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional advice and guidance on statutory health and safety duties and best practice.
- Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and advise on implications for Council services and activities.
- Ensure all risk assessments and safe systems of work (including lone worker arrangements) are in place, effective and up to date.
- Maintain accurate health and safety records and ensure compliance across all Council activities.
- Maintain and manage accident, incident, near miss and RIDDOR reporting systems, including investigations, findings, and follow-up actions.
- Oversee and undertake investigations as required, ensuring lessons learned are embedded and risk reduced.
- Develop, implement and review Corporate Health and Safety Policies
- Design and deliver health and safety training programmes in collaboration with HR.
- Support Property Services in ensuring compliance with property-related legislation, including asbestos, legionella, gas and electrical safety and ensure suitable safety equipment is available, maintained, and fit for purpose.
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This is a part-time position working 30 hours per week on a permanent contract. Hybrid working applies with the requirement to work in the office two days per week.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Is degree educated (or equivalent) and holds a relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent).
- Has relevant demonstrable experience in a Health & Safety role
- Is confident advising senior stakeholders and influencing a positive safety culture.
- Demonstrates excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Can communicate clearly and effectively with a wide range of audiences.
- Is proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to continuous improvement.
Our Offer
A range of benefits including:
- 34 hour full time working week with the offices closing at 1:30pm on Friday
- Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities
- 7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most role
- Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.
- Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.
- Free parking
- Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.
- Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.
- Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
- Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
- Annual flu vaccine
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff benefits discounts on leisure, eating out, holidays and shopping
- Excellent learning and career opportunities for committed individuals
- A professional fee payment, if required for the role
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If you would like to discuss this position, please contact Debbie Hardy, Buildings Operation & Maintenance Manager on 01795 417036. For full details and the job description - click apply.
Application Closing Date: 9th August 2026
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