Location
London Borough of Islington

Hours
Full Time - 35 hours per week

Salary
£59,394 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Corporate Health and Safety Adviser to join our team of professionals. This role provides expert advice and guidance to services across the council, initially focusing on the Community Wealth Building and Resources directorates, with potential expansion to other directorates as needed. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills by engaging in a variety of tasks including contributing to health and safety performance reports, reviewing health and safety management systems and incidents, advising managers and staff, and leading operational and specialist activities.

Your responsibilities will include supporting services to embed a strong safety culture, developing and implementing practical safety systems and policies, conducting audits and risk assessments, delivering training to support staff competency, advising senior leaders, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to the council’s drug and alcohol testing programme.

You will be part of the Corporate Health and Safety Team working across the council to ensure legal compliance, reduce risk, and promote a positive health and safety culture, helping to shape a safer and more resilient organisation.

Islington Council is committed to challenging inequality and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value collaboration, ambition, resourcefulness, and empowerment, and strive to create an environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to a more equal borough.

Experience
Experience in a health and safety role, ideally within local government. Proven ability to develop and deliver safety policies and procedures across a large organisation. Experience leading both specialist and operational safety activities. Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and risk management practices.

About you
Qualified to NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health at minimum, working towards NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ (Level 5 or 6) Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or equivalent. Technical member of IOSH, working towards Graduate level. Excellent communication, influencing, and training skills. Ability to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours support. Committed to promoting a positive health and safety culture and embedding equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in the workplace.

Qualifications
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (minimum). Working towards NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 5 or 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice or equivalent. Technical membership of IOSH, progressing towards Graduate level.