As a Senior Health & Safety Officer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our workforce and the public. You'll lead on inspections, audits, and investigations, provide expert advice to services, and support the development of policies and procedures. You'll also contribute to strategic planning, advise senior leadership, and support continuous improvement initiatives. Mentoring junior staff and supporting their development will also be part of your remit.

A minimum of CertIOSH, or equivalent professional experience in health and safety.
Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practice
Proven ability to lead on policy development, inspections, and training in complex or multi-site environments
Effective communication and influencing skills across a range of stakeholders
Ability to travel between sites, with a UK driving licence or suitable mobility support

Are you a confident and experienced health and safety professional ready to make a real impact? At Gateshead Council, we're proud of our people, our place, and our purpose - and we're looking for someone who shares our values to help us build a safer, stronger future.

Gateshead Council

Gateshead Council is an ambitious and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to putting our residents at the heart of everything we do. We value our people and the unique skills they bring to their roles. We encourage creativity and advocate for a healthy work-life balance. Our mission is simple: to empower our people and residents to truly thrive.

Corporate Health & Safety Team

At Gateshead Council, our Corporate Health & Safety Team plays a vital role in protecting our people and services. Appointed as the Council's competent persons under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, we work closely with staff and managers to manage and reduce workplace risks.

We provide expert advice, carry out inspections and audits, support the development of policies and procedures, investigate incidents, and deliver high-quality training.

We're not just about compliance - we're about creating a safer, healthier, and more confident workforce.

We offer a great range of benefits to support you at work and beyond. Here are just some of the highlights:

Competitive Salary - Fair and transparent pay that reflects your skills and experience
Pension Investment - We don't just offer a great salary - we invest in your future too. Alongside your salary, Gateshead Council contributes significantly towards your membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous Annual Leave - 28 days, rising to 32 after 5 years, plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days
Flexible Working Hours - Up to 26 flexi days per year (subject to business needs)
Hybrid & Flexible Working - Supporting a healthy work-life balance
Learning & Development - Wide range of training and progression opportunities
Health & Wellbeing Support - From discounted gym memberships through our partner GLL to mental health resources, we care about your wellbeing
Cycle to Work Scheme - Tax-efficient way to stay active and save money
VIVUP Benefits Platform - Enjoy discounts on shopping, travel, and services - plus salary sacrifice options on white goods, electronics, and more, helping you spread the cost of essential purchases

It's Time to Apply

We're delighted that you want to come and work with us. Please take a look at the full job profile via this link. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria, because when we start choosing people to come and meet us we'll be checking to ensure that they meet the essential criteria as set out in the job profile.