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About the roleAre you highly organised, efficient and adaptable in your approach to problem-solving? Do you enjoy working as part of a team to contribute to the achievements of a wider service? Are you ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment with new challenges every day? If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.We are looking to recruit an Administrator to support the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team within the North Northamptonshire Public Health service. The purpose of the role is to provide a high level of flexible administrative support to the HSW team to ensure the efficient running of the service.It would be advantageous if you have an understanding of supporting management within a busy, office-based environment, and can demonstrate experience of various administrative processes and procedures. These include maintaining information technology such as Microsoft Office 365 applications, particularly SharePoint and MS Forms, and performing digital tasks, such as maintaining health and safety software and managing digital communications.Above all, we are keen to attract people who will embrace the values of teamwork, who are excited to learn new skills and have a highly organised, detail-oriented approach to their work.If this sounds like you, then we look forward to receiving your application.What will you be doing?Principal Responsibilities<ol><li>Assist in the development and maintenance of business processes to support management and ensure the efficient running of the Business Support and Health, Safety and Wellbeing teams. </li><li>Preparing Health, Safety and Wellbeing communications with input from the HSW team.</li><li>Assisting the team with the preparation of reports, including processing and presenting data</li><li>Arrange all aspects of internal, inter-agency and inter-departmental meetings, including note taking/minuting in some cases. </li><li>Maintain information technology and office systems to ensure effective services including Microsoft 365 applications, SharePoint, ERP Gold and health and safety software etc. </li><li>Provide an efficient and confidential support service to senior managers, including diary management responsibilities.</li><li>Be first point of contact for any internal/external telephone or email queries that will require escalating to more senior members of the team.</li><li>On instruction, raise purchase orders, invoices and journals for the team via ERP Gold.</li><li>Initiate and build good working relationships with colleagues and other professionals to deliver the service required.</li></ol>About youEducation, Qualifications and TrainingEssential Criteria<ul><li>Able to demonstrate a good level of general education equivalent to GCSE standard in English and Maths grade A-C</li><li>NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant subject or experience in administrator work</li></ul>Desirable Criteria<ul><li>NVQ Level 3 in a relevant subject</li><li>Knowledge of SharePoint/Outlook</li></ul>Experience and KnowledgeEssential Criteria<ul><li>Experience of working in a busy office based role. </li><li>Demonstrate experience in using Microsoft 365 applications, particularly SharePoint and MS Forms</li><li>Demonstrate experience of arranging, supporting and minuting meetings to a high standard.</li><li>Experience of diary management.</li></ul>Desirable Criteria<ul><li>Experience in maintaining health and safety software</li></ul>Ability and SkillsEssential Criteria<ul><li>Demonstrate exceptional organisational skills</li><li>Proficient in the use of IT and performing digital tasks</li><li>Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.</li><li>Accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Ability to demonstrate a flexible and creative approach to problem solving</li><li>Able to work independently and as an effective team member with minimum supervision.</li><li>Appropriate level of data protection security and confidentiality awareness</li><li>Able to prioritise own workload and cope well under pressure to meet deadlines.</li></ul>Equal OpportunitiesAbility to demonstrate awareness/understanding of equal opportunities and other people’s behaviour, physical, social and welfare needs.Additional FactorsAble to demonstrate a clear understanding and commitment to health and Safety and a willingness to undertake training to enable implementation of procedures.Our BenefitsHere at North Northamptonshire Council, we’re transforming for the better, using all our creativity and imagination to create the best life for our local people. You’ll find that we have a wide range of careers that may be more surprising than you think!Why choose us?We offer a vibrant working environment with:<ul><li>a competitive salary</li><li>a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.</li><li>lots of opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council</li><li>generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days</li><li>hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs to help you with a healthy work-life balance.</li></ul>We provide a range of great benefits such as an Employee Assistance Programme, an Employee Benefits Scheme, wellbeing support, travel rates at HMRC rates, as well as supporting a range of active Employee Network Groups.About usOur Values and BehavioursOur values define who we are and how we operate, by forming the foundation for how we interact with our customers, colleagues and provide our services. They are also at the forefront of our decision making and delivery and are:Customer-focused Respectful Efficient Supportive TrustworthyOur key commitments help ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain the necessary breadth of focus in those areas that we believe matter most.Disability Confident EmployerWe are proud to be a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. Our Employment and Disability Service provides bespoke support to individuals facing barriers to employment, helping them work towards their goals to start, stay and succeed in employment. For further information please click here <a href="https://www.northnorthants.gov.uk/directory/support-offer/employment-and-disability-service-eads" target="_blank">The Employment and Disability Service (EADS) | North Northamptonshire Council</a>Armed Forces Community The council obtained the Gold status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).Further information can be found at Jobs and careers | North Northamptonshire Council (northnorthants.gov.uk)





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North Northamptonshire Council

Administrator - Health, Safety and Wellbeing

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<h2>Job introduction</h2>You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: <a href="https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/why-you-should-work-us" target="_blank">Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council</a>.<h2>About the role</h2>We have two very similar vacancies available.&nbsp;As a Senior Health Protection Officer or Environmental Health Officer* at West Northamptonshire Council, you will play a key role in protecting public health and ensuring compliance with environmental health legislation. This is a position where your expertise will make a tangible difference to the safety and wellbeing of our communities. You will act as the lead technical authority, providing specialist advice and guidance across a range of disciplines including food safety, occupational health and safety, and public health.&nbsp;* Please state on your application which position you are applying for.&nbsp;<h2>Additional information</h2>You will be an experienced environmental health professional with a strong technical background and the ability to interpret and apply legislation effectively. Your communication and negotiation skills will enable you to influence and educate stakeholders, while your decision-making ability will allow you to manage complex casework independently and confidently. You will hold a Higher Diploma in Food Control and a NEBOSH National Diploma or equivalent, and/or an Environmental Health Degree and be registered with the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. A proactive and adaptable approach, combined with a commitment to delivering high standards of service, will ensure your success in this role.&nbsp;If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a challenging, innovative environment, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;If you want to discuss this role or have any questions, please contact Liz McCarthy, Health Protection Manager at <a href="mailto:Elizabeth.McCarthy@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">Elizabeth.McCarthy@westnorthants.gov.uk</a>.<h2>Company information</h2>At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.&nbsp;We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partnerThe following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain <a href="https://youtu.be/16hhIWCZ7xM" target="_blank">what DEI means to us</a>.&nbsp;If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email <a href="mailto:careers@westnorthants.gov.uk" target="_blank">careers@westnorthants.gov.uk</a> for support.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.

Senior Health Protection Officer (Food and Safety)

Are you ready to lead on statutory compliance and risk management for a diverse property portfolio? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Statutory Compliance Manager to join our Property – Facilities Management team and play a pivotal role in shaping compliance strategy across the Council.In this role, you will:<ul><li>Lead and implement the Council’s statutory compliance and risk strategy for property.</li><li>Provide expert advice on property related legislative and regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance across all buildings.</li><li>Embed a culture of assurance and continuous improvement, introducing best practice and innovative solutions.</li><li>Manage specialist teams covering asbestos, radon, fire safety, legionella, and statutory compliance.</li><li>Engage with senior stakeholders and external bodies to influence and drive compliance excellence.</li></ul>We’re looking for someone with:<ul><li>Significant experience in risk management, statutory compliance, and health &amp; safety systems.</li><li>Proven ability to influence at senior levels, write executive reports, and manage high-performing teams.</li><li>Strong knowledge of property-related legislative obligations and compliance assurance regimes.</li><li>Nebosh Diploma (Level 6), BOSE and Radiation Protection Supervisor qualifed.</li></ul>This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact, ensuring safe, compliant environments and driving strategic change across the organisation.Support &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>Generous Annual Leave Scheme (27 days increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service): Ensuring a healthy work-life balance.</li><li>Flexi Time Scheme: Up to two days flexi leave every four weeks (pro rata for part-time employees), subject to service needs.</li><li>Local Government Pension Scheme: Providing financial security.</li><li>Wellbeing Support Framework: Includes OH physician services, physiotherapy, CBT, and in-house counselling.</li><li>Employee Wellbeing Support: Fast track physiotherapy, confidential psychological support services, Employee Assistance Programme, and “Wisdom” app.</li><li>Training and Development: Opportunities for professional qualifications and ongoing training.</li><li>Cycle to Work Scheme: Promoting a healthy lifestyle.</li><li>Electric/Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme: Encouraging environmentally friendly commuting options.</li><li>Our Derbyshire Rewards: a package of benefits and discounts.</li><li>&amp; much more</li></ul>Provisional Interview Date: 21st January 2026Apply today and help us build a safer, more compliant future.Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click <a href="https://staff.derbyshire.gov.uk/pay-and-benefits/my-benefits-and-discounts/my-benefits-and-discounts.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>CST1This role currently offers hybrid working options which will be to subject service needs, there'll be an opportunity to discuss working arrangements for this position at interview.Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.<ul></ul>

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