Corporate Health and Safety Advisor (PO2)

Who You Are

You are a highly motivated and organised individual seeking to thrive in a dynamic, client-focused, corporate health and safety role. As the Corporate Health and Safety Advisor, you will work closely with professionals across diverse departments to develop, implement, and monitor Health and Safety Management Systems and associated policy arrangements and procedures. Your expertise in providing competent health and safety advice, promoting awareness, overseeing accident investigations, and implementing a robust safety audit program will be instrumental in this role. You have a proven ability to work in high-risk environments, make important decisions under pressure, and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

What the Job Involves

In this role, you will provide health and safety advice and support to ensure the Council's constant improvement in performance. You will operate directly under the Corporate and Schools Health and Safety Manager, with responsibilities including providing guidance to Technical Officers, advising on Health and Safety matters to the Corporate and Schools Health and Safety Manager, and undertaking site audits and inspections out of the office. You might be required to work beyond normal working hours in response to work demands. Additional duties include representing the Corporate Health and Safety Team at Safety Advisory Group meetings.

Skills

• A nationally recognised health and safety qualification at level 6 or above
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in creating and managing health and safety audits
• Strong understanding of current and proposed health and safety legislation, and ability to interpret them effectively
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency in software systems such as EXCEL, Word, Power Point, and Accident Reporting
• Experience working for a public sector organisation in a health and safety advisory role is desirable
• Car owner with business insurance