Health And Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to provide expert guidance and support in compliance with health and safety legislation. This permanent role at a renowned zoo involves conducting inspections, developing safety protocols, and delivering training to enhance safety awareness. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of both staff and visitors while contributing to the organization's mission. With a competitive salary and a range of benefits, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about health and safety in a unique environment.

Benefits

34 days annual leave

Discounts in retail/catering

Access to healthcare plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Employer contributory pension scheme

Free entry to zoos for staff and family

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent experience in health and safety.
• NEBOSH certificate or similar qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and identify hazards to mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement safety protocols and training initiatives.
• Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Accident Investigation

Training and Development

COSHH Assessments

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Job Description

The role:

To provide comprehensive health and safety advice and support to ensure compliance with relevant legislation including the development of a range of duties and coordination of the day-to-day operations of the health and safety function in support of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS’s) vision and mission.

This is a permanent role based at Edinburgh Zoo, but working across both sites which also covers Highland Wildlife Park.

Some of the things you’ll do:

• Assisting site management with Health and Safety related issues.
• Conduct regular inspections of the zoo facilities, identifying potential hazards and taking appropriate actions to eliminate or mitigate risks.
• Design, develop and implement safety protocols, policies, and procedures (including updating current documents), ensuring they align with industry best practices and legal requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Prepare incident reports and relevant documents.
• Design, develop and deliver training/development initiatives to support and maximise awareness on safety practices, emergency preparedness, and proper use of protective equipment.
• Maintain COSHH assessments and take action as necessary.

What we’re looking for:

• Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of experience in a similar role.
• NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Strong technical and operational knowledge of an array of Health and Safety activities from a generalist perspective (e.g., health, safety, occupational safety, construction awareness).

What you’ll get in return:

• Starting salary between £27,487 - £28,174 (offer based on experience) with future salary progression up to £30,637 per annum.
• 37.5hr working week (may require some weekend working).
• 34 days annual leave (pro rata).
• Discount in both retail/catering.
• Access to a healthcare plan.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), that provides 24-hour counselling and support, including health, legal, finance, wellbeing, and family advice, plus up to 8 face-to-face sessions for all members.
• Employer contributory pension scheme.
• You will receive a staff membership which will give you (and family/friends) free (and discounted) entry to both the Highland Wildlife Park and Edinburgh Zoo as well as a number of other Zoos across the UK.

Please note that shortlisting of applications and interviews for this position will take place while the advert is live. The advert will close once a successful candidate has been found.

Interested candidates are therefore encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible.