Health and Safety Adviser

Brackenberry; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health and Safety Adviser for a 9-month contract in Sefton. The role involves supporting the Health and Safety Senior Officer, ensuring compliance with legislation, conducting audits, and developing policies. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Diploma, experience in occupational health and safety, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in occupational health and safety.
• Literate and numerate to Level 3 standard.
• Experience producing management reports and delivering training.
• Experience managing building safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery and review of the Councils Health and Safety Strategy.
• Provide expert advice on compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Conduct audits and inspections across council buildings and schools.
• Develop and communicate policies that support a strong health and safety culture.
• Monitor incident reporting systems and recommend preventive measures.

Skills

Discretion

Compliance

Occupational Health

Operations

Legislation

Buildings

Training Programs

Gas

Strategy

Microsoft Office

Business Training

Management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Certified Member of IOSH

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Sefton MBC to assist with the appointment of a Health and Safety Adviser, on a 9-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £20.56-£27.25/hour

Summary

The Health & Safety Adviser will support the Health & Safety Senior Officer in delivering high-quality health and safety advisory services across council departments, with a specific focus on commercial operations and schools. This includes ensuring compliance with legislation, conducting audits and inspections, developing policies and training programs, and providing detailed support and guidance to a wide range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery and review of the Councils Health and Safety Strategy.
• Provide expert advice on compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Conduct audits and inspections across council buildings and schools, covering areas like asbestos, legionella, gas and electrical safety.
• Develop and communicate policies and guidance that support a strong health and safety culture.
• Monitor incident reporting systems, identify trends, and recommend preventive measures.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (e.g., SCQF Level 10 or RQF/CQFW Level 6).
• Certified Member of IOSH.
• Literate and numerate to Level 3 standard.
• Proven experience in occupational health and safety.
• Experience producing management reports and delivering training.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience managing building safety issues (e.g., asbestos, legionella, gas, fire).

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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Required Skills

Discretion Pay Compliance Occupational Health Operations Legislation Buildings Training Programs Gas LTD Strategy Microsoft Office Business Training Management