Health and Safety Officer and CDM Adviser

Salary :

£34.14 - 34.14 hourly

Company : Civic Recruitment Limited

Job Type : Full Time

Taunton, United Kingdom

Job Description - Health and Safety Officer and CDM Adviser

5-6 months contract with a local authority

15 Hours per week - Part Time

Rate: £34.14 per hour umbrella

Summary

This role is a 5-6 month contract with a local authority, offering a rate of £34.14 per hour under an umbrella arrangement. The Health & Safety Officer and CDM Adviser is tasked with delivering expert health and safety guidance within the Infrastructure & Transport Directorate. The individual will spearhead compliance efforts, foster a proactive safety culture, and ensure that risks are effectively identified, assessed, and managed in line with applicable laws, Council policies, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary health and safety consultant for the Directorate's senior management team.

Offer specialized advice on the implementation of health and safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Function as the chief CDM Adviser, ensuring adherence to CDM Regulations in relevant construction projects.

Lead the creation, execution, and evaluation of the Directorate Health & Safety Management and Improvement Plan.

Encourage a positive culture of health, safety, and wellbeing across all service areas.

Perform audits, inspections, and reviews to ensure compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements:

Essential Experience Required

Proven experience in a Health & Safety advisory capacity within a complex organization.

Demonstrated experience in managing health and safety initiatives, programs, and improvement projects.

Experience in conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Essential Qualifications Required

National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) qualification or equivalent.

Level 2 qualification (or equivalent), including proficiency in Maths and English.

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.

Additional Information

Working hours: 15 hours per week.

A valid driving license is required.

Location: The Crescent, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 4DY, United Kingdom.

Work pattern: Determined as needed.

Payment schedule: Bi-weekly.

Application deadline: 11th October 2026. Apply as soon as possible.

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