Job Title: CORPORATE HEALTH & SAFETY ASSISTANT
Directorate: ENVIRONMENTAL & COMMUNITY SERVICES
Department: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Status: Permanent
Grade: Grade E
Salary: £31,537 to £33,699 a year, £16.35 to £17.47 per hour (pay award pending)
Location: Town Hall, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Derbyshire, NG10 1HU
Be part of our team keeping people safe – whilst building your career
Are you confident, organised and great at following procedures? Looking for a role where you can develop specialist skills and make a real impact across an entire organisation?
Erewash Borough Council is looking for a motivated, Corporate Health & Safety Assistant to join our friendly Corporate Health and Safety team. With a National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, you may already have experience or be looking to take your first step into the world of Health & Safety. Either way this is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills, gain further experience and become a valued member of our dedicated team. We’ll help support and develop your career and ensure you gain certificated relevant training along the way.
About the Role
Working with our experienced Corporate Health and Safety Advisor you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the Council’s health and safety performance. In our diverse organisation including garage services, waste collection, grounds maintenance and building management you will have plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and contribute to a range of activities including:
· Supporting the implementation and monitoring of our health and safety management system
· Assisting different service areas to develop and review their risk assessments
· Helping ensure compliance with statutory obligations such as asbestos and legionella management, fire safety, and building inspections
· Assisting in investigating workplace adverse events
· Contributing to maintaining safety-related contracts
· Helping to plan and deliver health and safety training, briefings and communications
· Supporting health and safety project delivery
· Building and maintaining your own competence and knowledge through structured training and self-development
This is a varied role, offering exposure to a wide range of health and safety activities ideal for someone who enjoys learning, problem‑solving and working with colleagues across different disciplines.
About You
You’ll be a team player, accurate, organised and have a customer focussed attitude. You will have an interest in occupational health and safety, a National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health and a good standard of education. Being computer literate, you will be adept at using Microsoft office applications including working with spreadsheets and have experience of designing or delivering training briefings and presentations to groups. You will have an eye for detail, be process driven and be able to collect, record and organise information accurately.
Why Work With Us?
Joining Erewash Borough Council means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative and forward‑thinking team. We offer:
· Structured training and development
· Opportunities to gain specialist health and safety qualifications
· A role with real variety and impact across the organisation
· A strong focus on employee wellbeing and positive workplace culture
This is an excellent role for someone looking to develop their skills and build a rewarding career in Health & Safety.
Benefits of Working for Us:
The Council is committed to supporting and developing their staff. A culture exists within Environmental Health and Corporate Health and Safety where your continual professional development will be supported and encouraged. In addition to a competitive salary, you will also have access to:
· A generous annual leave package – 29 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ continuous service) plus 8 bank holidays a year.
· Free workplace car parking within the Borough.
· Opportunities for training, learning and continuous professional development.
· Family friendly flexible and Hybrid working policies available.
· Flexi Time Scheme.
· Option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
· Subsidised leisure membership with the Fit for Work scheme.
. Access to the VIVUP employee benefits discount and salary sacrifice scheme
· Casual car user allowance.
Want to know more?
If you would like more information about the job please contact Roy O’Driscoll, Environmental Health Manager on 0115 931 6024 ext. 34211. No Employment Agency canvasing please.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday 7th July 2026 at midnight.
To apply and for further information about working for Erewash Borough Council please visit our website at https://www.erewash.gov.uk/jobs-section/jobs.html
Alternatively, an application form and job description are available from Human Resources, Erewash Borough Council, Town Hall, Wharncliffe Road, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 5RP, Telephone: 0115 931 6001 (Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm)or e-mail: [email protected]
**IMPORTANT: Your supporting statement is an opportunity to demonstrate how your skills and experience align with the role. Please refer to the person specification when providing examples, as this will be a key source of information for shortlisting.**
If you are a current employee of Erewash Borough Council and you wish to apply for this vacancy, you must apply through your Employee Self Service account. If you do not have access to Employee Self Service, you must complete a paper or word version of Erewash Borough Council’s job application form.
The Council is positive about disabled people and those who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview.
The Council also supports the Armed Forces Covenant and those who have previously worked in the armed forces and meet the essential shortlisting criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Please ensure that you make it clear on your application that you wish to be considered under these criteria.
Pay: £31,537.00-£33,699.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Long Eaton NG10 1HU
