Health & Safety Officer

Location: Leek Wootton, Warwickshire
Salary: £40,383 – £42,612 per annum (Grade F)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Application Deadline: 18th November 2026 at 12:00 midday
Security Clearance will be carried out if successful

Red Snapper Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer based in Leek Wootton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to play a key role in promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy and compliant working environment across the organisation.

Working alongside the Estates and HSQE Manager, you will provide practical health and safety advice, support compliance with relevant legislation and help develop a positive safety culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.

• Provide health and safety advice, guidance and training to employees and managers.

• Conduct workplace inspections, audits and risk assessments.

• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

• Support managers and staff with completing and reviewing risk assessments, ensuring workplace hazards are properly identified and managed.

• Develop, review and update health and safety policies, procedures and safe systems of work.

• Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.

• Support the organisation in meeting its legal health and safety obligations and reducing workplace risks.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate:

• A NEBOSH Diploma or Level 4 NVQ in Occupational Health and Safety Practice.

• Actively working towards Chartered status.

• A thorough understanding of health and safety legislation and its practical application within the workplace.

• Experience providing health and safety advice, ideally within the police or wider emergency services.

• Experience balancing legislative compliance with practical workplace activities.

• A structured approach to problem-solving.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and delivering training.

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others and resolve conflict.

Desirable:

• Chartered membership of IOSH.

Please be aware: The role may involve exposure to unpleasant or disturbing images, including crime scene imagery. On occasion, the post holder may also be required to provide on-site health and safety advice at crime scenes.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Have the unrestricted right to work in the UK.

• Have continuously resided in the UK for the last five years at the point their CV is submitted, to meet the necessary vetting requirements.

• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be able to travel regularly throughout Warwickshire.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV to Red Snapper Recruitment for consideration.

Closing date: 18th November 2026 at 12:00 midday.

Please ensure your CV is submitted before the deadline to be considered.