Health & Safety Advisor

South Lanarkshire College; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire College is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. The role involves developing policies, investigating incidents, and advising staff on best practices. Applicants must hold a NEBOSH General Certificate and have relevant experience in health and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety roles.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience gathering and analysing health and safety data.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review policies and procedures for health and safety.
• Investigate and report accidents.
• Provide guidance on compliance with health and safety law.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Incident Management

Data Analysis

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Job Description

HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISOR

Permanent, Full-Time

£35,405 per annum

As a member of the People Services team, you will be responsible to the Head of People Services for the delivery of high standards of Health, Safety and Environmental competence to facilitate legal compliance and best practice on all matters relating to health and safety.

Your main duties will include the development, review and adherence of policies and procedures to ensure a safe and compliant working and learning environment; the investigation and reporting of accidents, and provision of guidance to leaders on how to comply with health and safety law.

The successful applicant must be NEBOSH (General Certificate) qualified and have work experience within health and safety roles, including experience of conducting and advising on risk assessments and incident management. You will have a comprehensive understanding of UK health and safety legislation in addition to experience of gathering and analysing key health and safety data.

To apply please download the job details and Staff Application Form from our website.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Successful applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by South Lanarkshire College.

For further enquiries please contact Human Resources Department, South Lanarkshire College, College Way, East Kilbride, G75 0NE, by telephone or by e-mail.

Completed application forms should be returned by Monday 2nd June 2025.