Health and Safety Business Support Officer at Wiltshire Council

Trowbridge, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

33699.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health and safety, Administrative support, Governance support, Data analysis, Research, Problem solving, Statutory compliance, Risk management, Advisory, Incident investigation, Training support, Minute taking, Communication

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £31,537 - £33,699 per annum Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Week commencing Tuesday 5 May 2026 We are seeking a proactive and confident Business Support Officer to play a key role in supporting our busy Health and Safety Service. Every day you will be at the heart of our advisory function, responding to queries, helping services navigate complex issues, and ensuring decisions are safe, informed, and aligned with statutory responsibilities. The Health & Safety service delivers professional audit, advisory, training, and incident‑investigation support to ensure statutory compliance, reduce corporate risk, and maintain core staff competencies. You will be relied on to recognise when matters need escalating, often in situations where staff may be distressed or conversations emotionally challenging. Alongside this, you will provide high‑quality administrative and governance support, from preparing agendas and minutes to maintaining action plans across key Health and Safety Boards and steering groups. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to help keep our workforce and community safe, so if you enjoy problem‑solving, research, data analysis, and improving how services work we want to hear from you! Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/why-us]. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer‑facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Fiona Nunn, Head of Health and Safety at Fee.Nunn@wiltshire.gov.uk [Fee.Nunn@wiltshire.gov.uk] Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/19754/OS08-2775-Business-Support-Officer-Health-and-Safety-1/pdf/OS08-2775_Business_Support_Officer_-_Health_and_Safety_%281%29.pdf] carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion [https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wiltshire.gov.uk%2Fequality-diversity-public-sector-duty&data=04%7C01%7CBethany.Farrer%40wiltshire.gov.uk%7C151f7da412574c942b8e08d948674193%7C5546e75e3be14813b0ff26651ea2fe19%7C0%7C0%7C637620430580127574%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=5CkvE0a359djyKPfpad1RWNIfayHtAmrr4s%2BKbvYZzw%3D&reserved=0] Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer] Application process [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/help-and-support] Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Responsibilities

The officer will provide professional administrative and governance support to the Health and Safety service, including managing agendas, minutes, and action plans. They will also act as a key point of contact for advisory queries, ensuring decisions align with statutory responsibilities and corporate risk management.