Health and Safety Officer - DGA12410

Job Description

Health & Safety Officer (18 / 355)

Health & Safety Officer (Construction) (18 / 614)

Location : Dumfries

Salary : £42,894 - £51,321

Dumfries and Galloway region is a beautiful place to live and work. With a workforce of around 6,000, we are the largest employer in south-west Scotland.

You will support the council in promoting a positive health and safety culture and ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards.

The Council Health and Safety Team collaborates with various front-line services, including Education, Social Work, Sport and Leisure Centres, Waste Services, Roads, Customer Services, and Community Assets, to support our communities across Dumfries and Galloway.

Two positions are available : a general Health and Safety Officer to support various services, and a Construction-focused Health and Safety Officer to oversee construction and engineering projects.

You will receive support from your colleagues within the health and safety team and the wider organization.

Your responsibilities include providing health and safety advice, working with managers and staff to mitigate risks, conducting site visits, supporting incident investigations, and proactively reviewing health and safety arrangements for continuous improvement.

Why work for our council?

• Enabling the delivery of essential community services
• Access to benefits supporting work-life balance, including flexible working, health and wellbeing policies, carers policies, occupational health services, excellent pension and annual leave entitlements, and training opportunities.
• Supportive Health and Safety Team with engaged management

Requirements

A current driving license is essential. Consideration will be given to applicants with disabilities that prevent driving if alternative transportation can be arranged.

This position is subject to Disclosure Scotland vetting.

Please specify in your application how you meet all essential criteria. Click to apply

We offer career progression opportunities : candidates meeting the essential education qualifications for band 11 will start at that band; those meeting band 10 qualifications will start at band 10 and work towards band 11.

Our benefits include access to discounts via the Vivup platform, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland), a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and wellbeing guidance from trained Champions.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups to bring diverse perspectives and experiences.

For inquiries, contact Sue Pethick at 07734073552 or sue.hockin-pethick@dumgal.gov.uk, or Stewart Clanachan, HR Manager, at 030 3333 3003. Closing date : 10 September 2025.

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