Health and Safety Advisor

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Health and Safety Advisor is responsible for providing operational and strategic support where embedded Health and Safety qualified personnel are not available or lacking. They are responsible for supporting and advising managers and employees on all aspects of Health and Safety compliance across the business, when required.

Key focus area in Field Site Visit’s and Office compliance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Co-ordinate and support managers in the investigation of accidents and incidents using the preferred business tool.
• Report all safety related incidents and assist in root cause analysis against preferred methodology, in an accurate and timely manner, to internal and external customers.
• Compile statistics and infer trends from available safety data, using critical thinking.
• Provide guidance and advice at all levels of the business from top management, line management and employees.
• Support managers to implement policies and procedures with regards to health and safety.
• Assist in the design and implementation of appropriate strategies for ensuring H&S regulations are followed, and improved.
• Review and develop H&S policy and frameworks for existing and new processes
• Assis in formulating improvement plans for H&S including setting short and long-term objectives, priorities and performance standards. Monitor to completion
• Audit and review H&S management standards, systems and processes, where necessary.
• Monitor the changing business risk profile and feedback / highlight ‘creeping concerns’ or emerging risks where necessary
• Ensure best practice is achieved in conjunction with legal compliance.
• Advise and assist in promoting a positive H&S Culture.
• Ensure proactive identification, feedback and incorporation of new processes and practice
• Support the business to ensure compliance with legislation and a reduction in the cost of accidents and ill health. Provide authoritative and independent advice.
• Attend and contribute to local and business H&S meetings, providing input and outputs where necessary.
• Research topics and provide sources of information from relevant and credible means to the business
• Liaise with internal and external legal representatives relating to personal injury claims.
• Undertake project work where necessary to support the improvement of the H&S management system. Complete gap analysis in strategy and processes to ensure best in class H&S management.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Failure to adhere to the general requirements of H&S legislation can lead to fines, prosecution, low morale with employees and damage to business reputation. It is essential that H&S advisors have an understanding of essential and relevant legislation, guidance and associated Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs), which may impact the business relating to this role. Continual development of technical skills and adherence to the IOSH code of conduct is essential to ensure integrity, independence and service.

• Currently hold or be working towards Chartered IOSH status
• Hold a recognised H&S qualification – minimum NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Auditing experience / qualification strongly desirable.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, reduction in the cost of accidents and ill health.
• Be confident to stop work if it contravenes agreed standards and puts people at risk of injury or harm.
• Take personal responsibility for H&S and ensure that all policies, procedures and goals are adhered to, to set the highest example.
• Hold the status and competence to advise management at all levels, with authority and independence.
• Ability to communicate effectively, through various means, with all levels in the organisation
• Build and maintain relationships at all levels.
• Ability to work on poorly defined or ambiguous problems and achieve results.
• Ability to cope in a demanding and high pressure environment
• Be able to travel, with overnight stays where business dictates.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Remote: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milton Keynes

Reference ID: H&SA