Health & Safety Officer

Working as part of a team, the Corporate H&S Officer post provides a focal point in managing operational risk across the Council. The postholder is responsible for supporting Council services in the implementation of Council H&S policies and guidance through the provision of accurate advice, incident investigation, inspections/audits and training.

With a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and Membership of IOSH, you will have relevant experience of working within a unionised environment. You must be IT literate with the ability to analyse and summarise data from complex data sources. Good written and verbal interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate with a range of people and the ability to develop and present training courses is essential. You must understand the legislative background and be able to effectively negotiate with people at all levels within the Council. Flexibility and time management are also key skills.

About Clackmannanshire

Located in central Scotland, between the Ochil Hills and the River Forth, Clackmannanshire is recognised for its outstanding natural environment.

Clackmannanshire is a cost-effective living and business location. It is within easy commuting distance from most of central Scotland's major towns and cities.

The area benefits from a rail link to Glasgow and Edinburgh, while the Clackmannanshire Bridge gives a fast route across the Forth. The population of Clackmannanshire is just over 51,000.

Clackmannanshire Council has 18 councillors in 5 multi-member wards. Three political parties and an independent are represented on the Council.

The Council's transformation programme, Be the Future, sets out corporate priorities and outcomes which are aligned to the Local Outcome Improvement Plan (LOIP) and our vision and values as expressed in the Corporate Plan. This alignment maintains a consistent focus on our key themes