Health and Safety Training Advisor

• Location: Rotherham Council
• Job Type: Full-time, Contract (2-3 months)
• Pay Rate: £19.66 per hour (paye)

Rotherham Council are looking for a skilled Health and Safety Training Advisor to support RMBC in delivering essential training and compliance objectives. This role is pivotal in managing a backlog in training delivery across various critical areas including manual handling, risk assessment, incident investigation, and fire safety.

• Conduct a comprehensive needs analysis to identify legal compliance gaps, regulatory requirements, and risk-based priorities.
• Design and deliver tailored training packages that meet the specific needs of individuals and operational environments, particularly within the revenue function.
• Balance face-to-face training sessions with computer-based training (CBT), managing some outsourced elements.
• Provide professional and competent health and safety advice, ensuring that appropriate policies, procedures, training, and assessments are in line with national legislation and guidance.
• Support the implementation of control measures through correct systems and processes for reporting and investigating accidents/incidents.
• Conduct proactive audits and inspections as part of risk-based priority planning programmes.
• Develop and implement systems to ensure the competence of contractors is routinely assessed and monitored.
• Engage stakeholders proactively to ensure the success of the council-wide safety management system.
• Design and coordinate a prioritised training and development programme for all stakeholders across the council.

• Proven experience as a Health and Safety professional, particularly in training and compliance.
• Strong ability to analyze tasks and design fit-for-purpose training solutions.
• Experience in delivering both face-to-face and computer-based training.
• Knowledge of current legislation related to health and safety.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Specialisms in areas such as HAVS, Fire Safety, Asbestos Management, and Training and Development are highly desirable.
• Valid Standard DBS on the update service

To apply for the Health and Safety Training Advisor position, please send your cv to