Health and Safety Advisor
As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, visitors, and the community. You will work closely with various departments to develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and practices while fostering a safety-first culture within Northamptonshire.
£15.10 - £17.10 per hour PAYE.
Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures, and practices.
- Conduct risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborate with various departments to provide expert guidance on health and safety matters.
- Investigate accidents and incidents, and make recommendations for improvements.
- Provide training and awareness programs to employees on health and safety best practices.
- Stay up-to-date with health and safety regulations and industry best practices.
- Monitor and report on health and safety performance to management.
Essential Education and Qualifications
- Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Level 3); level 3 Health and Safety NVQ, NCRQ Certificate in Applied Health and Safety or equivalent
- Hold Technical Safety Practitioner membership of IOSH or evidence of equivalent status / experience
Experience and Knowledge
- Proven HSW knowledge and experience within a local authority with a good understanding of risk management initiatives and wellbeing issues
- Experience of working with managers, employees and trade unions at all levels.
- Experience of interpreting and advising upon the impact of new legislation
- Proven experience as a health and safety adviser within an organisation with a wide variety of health and safety risks
- Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures
- Experience of working with managers, employees and trade unions at all levels.
- Up to date knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice and
- knowledge of effective health and safety management systems
- Proven experience of undertaking audits, inspections, and accident investigations
- Experience of developing health and safety guidance and providing advice on a
- wide range of health and safety issues
- Experience of supporting projects and /or workstreams and advising on HSW matters
- Demonstrable experience of and commitment to diversity
- Experience of working in partnership with trade unions
- Knowledge of GDPR
Skills and Attributes
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of health and safety issues relevant within the council
- Ability to influence and challenge line managers across the organisation
- Ability to deliver effective presentations to individuals or groups and facilitate workshops and events
- Able to work successfully as part of a team and also autonomously when required to achieve desired outcomes.
- Able to form effective and constructive working relationships with colleagues and managers.
- Confident in the use of Microsoft Windows packages, in particular Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to analyse and interpret HSW information and adapt advice and actions accordingly.
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate health and safety advisor , and you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you, apply directly now, or call us on 0161 241 0370, for more information.
