Principal Health and Safety Consultant Location: Bristol City Council Rate: £350p/d Inside IR35 Directorate: Regeneration Team Service Area: Management of Place Contract Type: 6 month rolling contract- Hours: 37 hours a week- 4 days a week on site About the Role Bristol City Council is looking for an experienced Principal Health and Safety Consultant to lead health and safety across our Natural and Marine Environment service, covering parks, harbours, and public spaces. You''ll play a key role in ensuring a safe, compliant, and inclusive environment for staff, volunteers, contractors, and service users. Key Responsibilities Lead the delivery of a risk-based health and safety programme across parks and harbour services. Act as a trusted advisor to managers, providing practical guidance to ensure legal compliance. Implement and improve health and safety management systems in line with IOSH values. Carry out specialist risk assessments (e.g., HAVS, noise) and support operational risk processes. Investigate incidents and report findings to senior leaders, identifying areas for improvement. Develop safety initiatives for service users and contribute to key corporate HandS projects. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote safety best practice. Monitor performance data and provide clear, actionable reports to directors and service heads. About You We''re looking for a motivated and knowledgeable health and safety professional with: A