Corporate Health & Safety Officer

Recruitment Solutions (Folkestone) Ltd; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization based in the UK is seeking a Corporate Health & Safety Officer to lead Health & Safety enforcement and ensure compliance with legislation. The role involves developing and managing health and safety policies, providing technical support, and ensuring all statutory functions are recorded. Candidates must have relevant qualifications and experience in Health & Safety enforcement. A full-time position with 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge and expertise in Health & Safety legislation.
• Experience in a Corporate Health & Safety role.
• Technical expertise in health and safety functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead enforcement of Health & Safety regulations.
• Ensure statutory and non-statutory functions are recorded.
• Develop and manage Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Health & Safety Enforcement experience

Technical and specialist knowledge

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Environmental Health qualification and EHORB registration

NEBOSH General, Fire & Environmental Certificates

IOSH 'Managing Safely' qualification

Technician Level IOSH Membership

Tools

m3 software

Job description

Corporate Health & Safety Officer

An exceptional opportunity for an experienced Corporate Health & Safety Officer, placed within the public sector.

The Job Purpose

• Lead Officer for the enforcement of Health & Safety
• Act as Corporate Health & Safety Officer ensuring the company complies with Health, Safety & Fire legislation
• Ensure all statutory and non-statutory functions are completed and recorded for all aspects of Health, Safety & Wellbeing
• Develop, manage, and promote all aspects of Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Provide technical support and contribute towards an effective Health & Safety function by working directly with all functions

Financials & Hours of Work:

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Main Duties:

• Develop new or improved systems for recording information
• Ensure the Council carries out its statutory health & safety role concerning staff, operations, and as a corporate landlord

Experience & Knowledge we are seeking:

• Demonstrable knowledge, experience, and expertise in relevant Health & Safety legislation and best practices
• Relevant Health & Safety Enforcement experience
• Experience in a Corporate Health & Safety role, e.g., Safety Officer
• Technical and specialist knowledge in the field
• Proficiency with MS Office Systems (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Essential Qualifications:

• A relevant Environmental Health qualification and EHORB registration OR
• NEBOSH General, Fire & Environmental Certificates
• IOSH 'Managing Safely' qualification
• Root Cause Analysis training
• Technician Level IOSH Membership

Desirable (non-essential):

• Experience in event safety
• Hold Health & Safety Authorisations
• Experience with m3 software

If you possess the skills, knowledge, and experience we are seeking, your application is warmly welcomed.

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