Are you passionate about the health and safety of others?
We are looking for a new Corporate Health and Safety Administrator to assist the team.
The Corporate Health and Safety Team provides competent advice to all Services which includes Waste and Transport, Housing Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Street Scene and many others.
Are you enthusiastic, innovative, and forward thinking, but looking for a new challenge and career progression? If yes, then this is the role for you.
Working within the team, you will provide an efficient and effective administration and health and safety support to all internal Council services. This includes, maintaining Corporate Health and Safety inboxes, taking minutes, recording action for all Corporate Health and Safety Panels, and working groups, general administration support to the Corporate Health and Safety Team and maintaining and updating Corporate Health and Safety sites, systems and databases.
About you
We are a looking for a self-motivated team player. You will need to adapt quickly and work closely, providing guidance and advise, across all services within the Council. You should be able to demonstrate exceptional administrative skills and attention to detail, ability to work under pressure coordinating workloads and able to work to tight deadlines during busy periods.
You will be an effective communicator liaising with employees, managers and contractors as required.
You should have excellent IT skills and be proficient in the use of all Microsoft 365 apps. Have the ability to learn new systems and update and maintain the Council database and systems.
You should also:
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have experience in a similar role
- have A - C or equivalent in Maths and English
- be able to work on a range of H&S Admin related activities.
- hold a current UK Driving Licence and have access to your own transport at all times.
What is in it for you?
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£26,635 - £27,380 per annum (up to £30,372 career grade) (pay award pending)
- 23 – 24 days annual leave (plus an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service)
- Local Government Pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Hybrid working
- Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants
- Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessoriess
About us
What we can offer in return is a great place to work and a great team to work with. We believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that’s why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought, and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance.
With our head office based in Lyndhurst in the heart of the stunning New Forest National Park, the Council is an excellent place to work and thrive. We work together to provide a wide range of highly valued services to our community. We are working on some exciting and pioneering initiatives and projects, including tackling climate change, supporting the Solent Freeport (to unlock significant investment, create thousands of new jobs and level up our important coastal communities), promoting regeneration of our Town Centres and an exciting fresh approach to modern and innovate working through our Transformation Programme.
For more information or for an informal discussion, please contact Chris Hopper on 01590 646100.
Closing Date: 5th July 2026
Interview Date: 10th July 2026
