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About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

The Health and Safety Adviser (People) role at Haringey Council is a critical fixed term position (covering maternity leave) responsible for providing competent and professional health and safety advice and support to Council services to ensure continuous improvement in performance. You will be empowered to support the Senior Health and Safety Adviser (People) by supporting the development, implementation, promotion, review and monitoring the Councils Health and Safety Management Systems and associated policies and procedures.

As an integral part of the team, you will have the chance to work closely with professionals from diverse departments, gaining invaluable exposure to the inner workings of a dynamic and impactful organization. Your efforts will directly contribute to the seamless functioning of our operations, ultimately enabling us to better serve the community. This role provides a platform for personal growth and development, as you'll have the opportunity to refine your people management skills and expand your professional horizons in a supportive and collaborative environment. 

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.  Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts. 

About you

We are looking for a proactive health and safety professional to support council services across various locations, including offices, libraries, shelters, and residential care settings.

The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and GradIOSH membership, with experience advising on health and safety in the public sector or large multi-site organisations. They should demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and a practical approach to occupational health and safety legislation, accident prevention, and compliance.

Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining discretion in handling sensitive information, ensuring the smooth and secure operation of health and safety processes.

About the team

The Corporate Health and Safety team is a dynamic group of individuals with a wealth of knowledge and experience, and we are dedicated to supporting and empowering our colleagues across the organisation to consider the health and safety of themselves and everyone around them in all that they do. We emphasise teamwork, attention to detail, and effective communication. Together, we play a vital role in supporting the council's operations and achieving its goals. With a shared commitment to excellence, we proactively provide health and safety specialist guidance and support to council staff. We take pride in our ability to adapt to evolving challenges and find innovative solutions, making us an indispensable asset to the organisation