Job Description

Safety & Insurance Assistant

Grade D: 25,989 - 28,142 pro-rata

Post Number: RF312

Permanent - 20 Hours per week

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept applications on Indeed.

To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Benefits to you:

Flexitime Scheme

Casual Car User Allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted Leisure Centre Membership

23 days holiday and 26 after 5 years continuous service (pro-rata)

Cycle Scheme

Free Car Parking

An opportunity has arisen to join our Risk Team to support the Health & Safety and Insurance functions. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to both teams as well as providing some basic technical advice and guidance to employees of the council on Health & Safety matters. The role is diverse, and you will have contact with many departments and also outside bodies such as the Health & Safety Executive and Insurance companies, as well as members of the Public at times.

Some Health & Safety knowledge would be an advantage but training to IOSH Managing Safely level will be provided to the candidate if required. The successful candidate must have GCSE's in Maths and English at Grade C or above or equivalent vocational or academic experience.

You should have experience of working in an office environment involving telephone calls, writing letters, filing and you must have good interpersonal skills. Experience of working in an insurance/health & safety environment would be advantageous. You will need IT skills sufficient to compose letters and respond to emails and you must have the ability to act on your own initiative within the parameters of the role.

If you would like an informal discussion about this role please contact Stephen Baddeley, Chief Internal Auditor & Risk Manager on 01543 464415 or StephenBaddeley@cannockchasedc.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: We DO NOT accept applications on Indeed.

To apply for this vacancy online please go to https://cannock.engageats.co.uk/V2/Login

Alternatively, please telephone 01543 462621 or write to HR Services, Cannock Chase Council, Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, Staffordshire, WS11 1BG or e-mail vacancies@cannockchasedc.gov.uk quoting post number RF312.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Sunday 17th August 2025.

THE COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,989.00-28,142.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Flexitime Free parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/08/2025
Reference ID: RF312