Leeds City Council
Health & Safety Wellbeing Officer
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Health & Safety Wellbeing Officer
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer
Job Title
Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer
Salary & Contract
£37,280 - £39,152 per annum (SO2) 37 hours per week Permanent contract
Location
- Base location: Merrion House
- Flexibility: On-site (across the city) with some homeworking options
- Additional requirement: Must have access to a vehicle for work
About the Role
As a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Officer, you will play a crucial role in shaping a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture across Leeds City Council’s Children and Families Directorate.
This is an exciting opportunity within a progressive organisation that prioritises compliance, culture, and well-being, supporting a diverse range of teams to improve workplace safety, reduce risks, and enhance overall well-being.
Key focus areas: ✔ Embedding and leading health, safety, and well-being initiatives ✔ Providing ambitious professional HSW advice to operational teams and managers ✔ Supporting risk management, compliance, and legislative adherence ✔ Facilitating training, awareness, and proactive wellbeing strategies
The role works collaboratively within a network of HSW Officers, ensuring best practice is shared and studied across Leeds City Council’s Learning & Schools functions, with additional support from a Corporate HSW Business Partner.
Role Responsibilities
Core Duties
- Provide daily health, safety & wellbeing advice to managers and teams across multiple service areas.
- Assess and mitigate operational risks, ensuring adherence to legislation, led policies, and standards.
- Lead incident investigations, producing comprehensive reports and driving corrective action.
- Conduct regulatory monitoring—including compliance inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with training teams to develop safeguarding and accident-prevention programmes.
- Support the wellbeing strategy for Leeds City Council, including staff engagement, surveys, and networks.
- Develop Robust Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safe Systems of Work.
- Coordinate data-driven analytic reports for performance tracking.
- Work with Trades Union representatives, HR, and enforcement agencies (HSE, Fire Service).
- Progress health, safety & wellbeing-focused projects NSW-wide.
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Leadership & Accountability
- Drive best-practice operational safety while ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
- Liaise with external agencies (e.g., DEFRA, HSE, contractors) and internal stakeholders as necessary.
- Support council-wide health and total well-being policies.
- Represent Leeds City Council in relevant safety committees and forums.
(Note: This is not an exhaustive list; roles may extend as needed for the position.)
Requirements
Essential Qualifications & Skills
- Hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent health and safety qualification.
- Valid full UK driving licence (required for job duties).
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (M365) applications & in-house systems.
- Up-to-date knowledge of H&S legislation, operational best practice, and workplace auditing.
- Thorough understanding of equality, diversity, and discrimination policies.
- Experience in five aspects:
- Performing well-being analysis, risk assessments, and method statements.
- Liaising with unions, contractors, government bodies, RoSPA, and other partners.
- Working with staff training and problem-solving approaches.
- Managing conflicting deadlines, organizational demands, and leadership negotiation.
- Demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and emotional intelligence in diverse workforce environments.
Lived Values & NBCs
- Commit to inclusivity and continuous improvement aligned with Leeds City Council’s ‘Best City Ambition’.
- Uphold strict legal and ethical standards, prioritising active safety and anti-discrimination policies.
- Configure workplace riguourness & best practice with compliance and due diligence.
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Location Note: Eligible for position means confirming right to work in the UK under current Home Office rules.
Benefits Package
Leeds City Council is recognised for its competitive employee experience.
🔹 Financial rewards: 🟢 £37,280–£39,152 salary (SO2 level) 🟢 Generous annual leave & statutory holiday entitlements 🟢 Membership in the West Yorkshire Pension Fund (enhanced employer contributions)
🔹 Flexible & Inclusive Working: 🟢 Hybrid/homeworking granted (subject to service demand) 🟢 Progressive career growth with training and further qualifications support
🔹 Well-being & Staff Support: 🟢 Funded gym access 🟢 Nantes & sustainable benefits for financial health 🟢 Regular wellbeing workshops and opportunities for career pathway enhancement
Eligibility & Inclusion Statement
Leeds City Council adheres to equitable hiring policies. We strongly encourage applications from:
🟢 Women, Carers, Veterans 🟢 LGBTQ+ Individuals 🟢 Ethnic Minorities & Disability Affirmed colleagues 🟢 Care-experienced individuals
The role follows DBS checks (upon shortlisting), ensuring adherence to safeguarding protocols.
How To Apply
- Complete your application via the Leeds City Council portal.
- Review eligibility guidance here (link implied).
- Ensure completeness in all sections and submit in full.
📧 Contact details: Phil Evans – evans@leeds.gov.uk 📜 Additional info on re-offs endorsement here.
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