Corporate Safety Advisor

The National Archives; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join The National Archives as a Corporate Safety Advisor, where you will lead innovative safety solutions and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. This full-time role involves working alongside the Estates and Facilities team, providing essential support and training to staff across the organization. Enjoy flexible working arrangements and a variety of staff benefits, including a Civil Service Pension and access to on-site amenities.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension

Discounts at local businesses

Wellbeing resources

On-site gym

Restaurant

Staff bar

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety roles, particularly in a corporate setting.
• Knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of innovative safety solutions and embed safety culture.
• Advise on compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Provide training and support on health and safety matters.

Skills

Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As the Corporate Safety Advisor, you will take the lead in delivering innovative solutions and embedding a culture of safety at The National Archives. You will based within our busy Estates and Facilities Team, providing health and safety advice, support and training across the organisation. You will be passionate about making a difference through collaboration as well as proving visible safety leadership. As part of the leadership Team within Estates and Facilities, you will ensure building statutory compliance and support with fire safety and building design advice.

The Corporate Health and Safety Advisor will act as the legally defined competent person for all matters relating to the management of health, safety and environment, The post holder will advise and assist management in meeting their legal responsibilities for the health and safety of staff and visitors including compliance with all relevant and associated legislation (e.g. asbestos, legionella, DSE, hazardous waste, fire safety, risk assessments etc.)

The post holder will report to the Head of Estates and Facilities in all matters associated with health, safety and environment within The National Archives. The Estates and Facilities Department is part of the Operations Directorate of The National Archives.

The post holder will be based at The National Archives in Kew, Southwest London but duties will include travel to other government departments and other organisations on occasion.

This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department.

A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time.

Join us here in beautiful Kew, just 10 minutes’ walk from the Overground and Underground stations. Staff can expect a range of benefits including a Civil Service Pension, discounts at local businesses, wellbeing resources and we also have an on-site gym, restaurant and staff bar.

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