Job Description

Salary:

29,064 to 31,022

Hours:

37 hours per week

Working Pattern:

Monday to Friday - incl. occasional evening/weekend work

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Flexible / Deane House, Taunton / TTC Depot, Taunton

Taunton Town Council is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Compliance Officer to support the delivery of a safe and compliant working environment across all council sites and operations. This role is pivotal in ensuring statutory obligations are met, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting the Health and Safety Lead in maintaining high standards of compliance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting regular safety checks, inspections, and audits; supporting event safety planning; managing documentation and compliance records; and assisting in incident investigations. They will also play a key role in promoting health and safety initiatives and ensuring contractor and vehicle compliance.

This is a hands-on role requiring excellent communication, observational, and organisational skills, along with a strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation. The officer will be expected to travel between sites, so a valid driving licence is essential.

Main Duties:

Completion of statutory weekly and ad hoc safety checks across all council sites. Conducting H&S inspections, preparing reports, and maintaining compliance records. Supporting community event safety assessments. Supporting the Health and Safety Lead in training and development around all matters relating to employee safety. Writing and reviewing risk assessments, Safe Systems of Work, and procedures. Ensure COSHH Risk Assessments are completed, and hazardous substances are stored safely. Ensuring contractor compliance with council H&S standards. Assist with Investigating incidents and near misses, recommending improvements. Conducting ergonomic assessments for office staff. Promoting H&S campaigns and initiatives. Performing fire safety and equipment checks. Performing First Aid checks across all sites including vehicles Managing vehicle compliance records (VDUs, services, folders). Keeping all compliance documentation up to date. Carry out administrative tasks, safety communications, and other reasonable duties as required Promote and model the Council's PACT values - Promote Respect Always, Ambitious and Accountable, Compassionate and Trustworthy - in all aspects of leadership, decision-making, and service delivery. Undertake any other reasonable duties as may be required and are commensurate with the role. Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends, in support of Council activities and events.
For more information on the post, please refer to the which can be found on our website and/or contact info@taunton-tc.gov.uk

Please visit our vacancies page to apply: www.taunton-tc.gov.uk.

Interested candidates should submit their completed application form to info@taunton-tc.gov.uk by Thursday 13th November at 9am.

Please note we do not accept CVs.

Some benefits of working for us:

Work for a Town Council that strives to improve the quality of town life A work environment in a town location with excellent travel, bus and rail links Perkbox Employee Benefits Platform Employee Assistance Programme A focus on learning and development opportunities for our employees, including a teambuilding programme Local Government Pension scheme, currently with a 22.3% employer contribution rate Employee Recognition and Reward Scheme 25 days holiday per year increasing to 27 days after 2 years' service, and 30 days after 5 years' service, plus normal bank holidays. Please note these entitlements include 2 statutory days Long Service Awards starting from 5 years' service Additional Purchased Annual Leave Scheme Access to a central work car park Volunteering Leave Sick pay (in accordance with National Joint Councils agreed terms) Caring and compassionate employer, signatory of the Menopause Workplace Pledge, The Civility and Respect Pledge, The Charter for Compassion and The Armed Forces Covenant
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 29,064.00-31,022.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/11/2025