JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Health, Safety, and Environment Advisor
SCALE: 6
SUPERVISION AND CONTROL: Health, Safety, and Environment Manager
PLACE OF WORK: Darby House / Working from Home
HOURS OF WORK: 37
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To provide expert advice, strategic planning, and operational support on health, safety and environmental matters across Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service and Police Fire and Crime Commissioner (PFCC) for Northamptonshire. The role ensures compliance with legislation, promotes a positive safety culture, and protects staff, volunteers, and the public.
Advise and support the organisation on the management of health and safety, providing advice, guidance and support on health and safety matters through regular liaison, enabling them to discharge their responsibilities effectively.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Conduct and review risk assessments (including fire and environmental risks).
- Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, Fire Safety Order 2005, and other relevant regulations.
- Monitor and report on corrective actions and safety improvements.
- Policy & Strategy
- Develop and implement HSE policies and procedures.
- Advise on fire safety strategies and emergency action plans.
- Support environmental sustainability initiatives.
- Training & Communication
- Deliver HSE training to employees.
- Promote awareness and best practices in health, safety, and fire prevention.
- Liaise, consult and collaborate with external agencies and trade union bodies e.g Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency
- Incident Management
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences
- Maintain records and produce reports for senior management.
- Recommend preventative measures and improvements.
- Advice and Audit
- Conduct site inspections and audits.
- Provide technical advice on hazardous substances, equipment safety, and building regulations.
- Support operational teams during high-risk activities or incidents.
Act as deputy for the Health Safety and Environment Manager as required, providing leadership, decision-making, and operational oversight in their absence to ensure continuity of service and effective team management.
This job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which they will be required to work.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of UK legislation. In respect to Health, Safety and the Environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Valid UK driving licence.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
- Experience in policing, fire services, or other emergency services.
- Familiarity with Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR).
- Membership of IOSH or similar professional body.
NOTE:
The job description reflects the major tasks to be carried out by the post holder and identifies a level of responsibility at which the post holder will be required to work. In the interests of effective working any major tasks may be reviewed from time to time to reflect the changing needs and circumstances. Such reviews and other consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder. The post holder will also be required to carry out such other duties, as may be within the general scope of the post.
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
The appointment will be full time and subject to the conditions of service of the Police Staff Council.
The annual leave entitlement is 25 days with an additional 5 days after 3 years continuous service.
