Overview
Health, Safety and Wellbeing advisor – Permanent
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
- Job Title: Health, Safety and Wellbeing advisor
- Job Location: Quayside House
- Salary: £41,771 – £47,181 per annum
- Hours per Week: 37.00
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Closing Date: 16/11/2025
- Job Requisition Number: 12606
- This post is open to job share
About The Role
Are you passionate about creating safer, healthier workplaces? Do you thrive in a role where your expertise directly impacts the wellbeing of others? Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a dedicated Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to lead and enhance our Health, Safety and Wellbeing initiatives accross the county.
About You
- Provide expert advice and support on Health, Safety and Wellbeing matters.
- Lead the development and implementation of policies to ensure compliance with national standards and regulations.
- Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Collabortate with the Occupational Health Unit and external partners to promote a positive safety culture.
- proactively work with partners to provide, record and report on service wide annual fitness testing.
- Deliver training programmes and wellbeng initiatives to staff.
- Produce and analyse statistical reports to monitor performance and drive improvements
We are looking for: Essential –
- A recognised Health and Safety Qualification (e.g. NVO Level 5) or equivalent practical experience.
- A comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety Law and Approved Code of Practices in the field of Health and Safety at Work.
- Proven working experience in Legal compliance, investigations and partnership working.
- Excellent communication and IT skills.
- Ability to work independantly accross multiple sites.
- this role requires a full UK driving licence.
- this role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Why Join Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service?
- Be a key influencer in shaping health and safety practices across the service.
- work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- enjoy varied work accross urban and rural locations.
- make a real difference in the lives of our staff and the communities we serve.
Ready to Apply?
If you are ready to take on a meaningful role that combines strategic thinking with hands-on impact, we’d love to hear from you.
About Us
For all your hard work, you will receive the following:
Flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
An option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)
Family friendly employer offering benefits to help support you and your family
Career development and qualification opportunities
Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
An in-house Occupational Health service
Employee discount scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
How to apply
If you feel you have the skills, desire and experience required to make a positive difference then please submit your application and personal statement today by clicking the “Apply Now” Button.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Dean Evans – dean.evans@glosfire.gov.uk
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-
Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor – Job Profile
This Position is subject to a DBS check.
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.
