EHO - Health and Safety

Osborne Richardson; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A public service organization in South Wales is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to provide professional advice and ensure compliance across various council services. The role emphasizes accident investigations and promoting a positive safety culture. Successful candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications. This is an initial three-month contract with flexible working options, including a £45 per hour rate.

Benefits

Flexible working

3-4 days WFH per week

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety within a local authority or similar organisation.
• Strong knowledge of current legislation and the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Investigate workplace accidents and incidents, prepare detailed reports with recommendations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and audits, providing clear advice to managers and staff on compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.

Skills

Investigative skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Education

Professional health and safety qualification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to support a busy Council team in South Wales. This role will involve providing professional health and safety advice and ensuring compliance across a range of council services, with a strong emphasis on carrying out accident investigations and promoting a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Investigate workplace accidents and incidents, prepare detailed reports with recommendations, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and audits, providing clear advice to managers and staff on compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Proven experience in health and safety within a local authority or similar organisation.
• Strong knowledge of current legislation and the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels.
• Strong investigative, reporting, and communication skills.
• Professional health and safety qualification.

Benefits/Contract

• Initial three-month contract with likelihood of extension.
• Flexible working; majority of duties can be undertaken remotely, with some on-site work as required.
• £45 per hour (Umbrella) with flexible start date, subject to pre-employment checks and IT setup.
• Flexible working and 3-4 days WFH per week.