Consultant - Health and Safety Learning & Development
Job introduction
Would you like a career in the Council? There are exciting opportunities for you to join Brighton & Hove City Council’s Human Resources Team. This is a part time position for 15 hours a week, flexible on the days worked and the work pattern. We are a friendly and inclusive team that values each member individually. We are working hard to become truly representative of the community we serve and therefore we would particularly welcome applicants from BME backgrounds and those that identify as LGBT.
For an informal discussion, please contact kevin.murphy@brighton-hove.gov.uk to arrange a call back
Interview date: 6th December.
About the role
We are seeking a committed, hard-working and dynamic individual to work as part of the Learning and Development Team. We are mainly working from home right now and are able to offer flexible working arrangements to suit your circumstances on an ongoing basis, as well as safe office accommodation if needed.
You will be the main lead in the team for managing, commissioning and evaluating Brighton & Hove City Council’s health and safety training programme. Working with a small team of administrators and the wider team your role will be to ensure we deliver an appropriate and effective programme of events and elearning to support council services, schools and partner organisations across the city.
As part of the team you will have a key role in providing excellent customer service working with a variety of customers and training providers within the Council and across the city. We will provide full training, so practical experience along with a willingness to learn, a good eye for detail, good IT skills, a positive attitude and a desire to provide an excellent service is essential. You will be working with others as part of a team and liaising directly with our customers and partners so excellent communication skills are important.
If you feel you have the skills and attributes we are looking for then we want to hear from you.
Application form + shortlisting questions
As part of your application, you will need to complete your education and work history and provide answers to some shortlisting questions. Your answers to the shortlisting questions are the most important part of your application as they will be used in the shortlisting process to assess whether you meet the essential requirements for the role that are set out in the person specification and to decide whether you should be offered an interview. Before you start your application, please read our guidance here (Shortlisting questions guidance (brighton-hove.gov.uk)) as this gives important advice which will increase your chance of success in the shortlisting process.
Additional information
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is less than 37 hours or term-time only.
Work Permits: We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Points-based Immigration System. Please see Gov.uk for more information on the Skilled Worker Visa.
Company information
We welcome applications from all sections of the community but particularly encourage applicants from a BME or White Other background as well as those who identify as, LGB, male or trans as these groups are currently under-represented in our Directorate workforce.