Health & Safety Adviser

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £22.76 - £25.36

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

Applications will be accepted from those wishing to be considered for this role on a part-time basis. If you are applying for this role on a part time basis, please tell us in the Additional Information section of the application form.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join East Lothian Council's Corporate Health & Safety Team in one of Scotland's most attractive and rapidly growing areas, with over 40 miles of coastline, vibrant communities and excellent transport links to Edinburgh.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of council employees, service users and members of the public. Working across a wide range of council services, you will provide professional health and safety and fire safety advice, support managers in meeting their statutory responsibilities and contribute to the development of a positive health and safety culture across the organisation.

The successful candidate will undertake health and safety and fire safety audits, support the completion and review of risk assessments and fire risk assessments, investigate accidents and incidents, provide technical advice and guidance, and assist in the development and delivery of health and safety training. You will work closely with services across the Council to identify risks, improve compliance and help develop practical solutions to workplace health and safety challenges.

This role also provides an opportunity to contribute to the Council's strengthened fire safety arrangements. The postholder will support the delivery of fire risk assessments, fire safety audits, compliance monitoring and fire safety advice across a diverse range of council premises including schools, offices, depots, community facilities and operational buildings.

Applicants must hold the NEBOSH Level 6 National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management (or equivalent) and the NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent), or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience. Experience of providing professional health and safety advice, delivering training and working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders is essential. A full current driving licence is required.

In return, East Lothian Council offers flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working where operationally appropriate, excellent terms and conditions, generous annual leave and the opportunity to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of employees and communities across East Lothian.

Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 10 August 2026.

Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for home or hybrid working will be considered for this post in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview.

Please Note:
All home/hybrid workers must live in the UK. Where an application for home-working is supported, it will be subject to a satisfactory trial period. Employees will be expected to attend Council offices for the duration of induction, and be on site in East Lothian workplaces, as required. Employees with a hybrid working arrangement in place will be office based and able to work from home, with permission, on an ad hoc basis.

Job Details

To actively contribute to achieving the aim of Protective Services in promoting, protecting and enhancing the health, safety and wellbeing of people living, working and spending time in East Lothian and to support Council Services in managing the risks associated with delivering and maintaining services in our local communities.

To assist in the provision of a comprehensive health and safety advisory service to the various Services of the Council in order to meet statutory requirements and to actively assist the Team Manager in developing and maintaining a strong and positive health and safety culture.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.