Health and Safety Advisor

London Borough of Waltham Forest; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing officer to promote a positive safety culture and provide practical training and advice. Key responsibilities include developing health and safety policies, conducting inspections, and supporting staff wellbeing. The ideal candidate holds a NEBOSH Diploma and has experience in a complex environment. This role offers the opportunity to influence health and safety practices across the council.

Qualifications

• Experience influencing and engaging at all levels within a large, complex organisation.
• Ability to undertake year-round site visits.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent advice to relevant stakeholders.
• Deliver training sessions on health and safety management.
• Conduct site inspections and audits.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Training Design

Accident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH/NCRQ Diploma or equivalent

Chartered or Certified Membership of IOSH

Job description

About the role: As part of an effective Health, Safety & Wellbeing Team within the Chief Executive's Directorate, you will report to the Head of Health, Safety and Wellbeing. You will actively promote a positive safety culture and provide practical advice, guidance, support, and training to managers and staff across the Council, including schools.

You will help to develop and implement the council's health and safety policy and management system. You will have responsibility to provide support to all directorates, develop and deliver designated training sessions, conduct site inspections and audits including follow-up visits, and complete and support accident investigations to identify root causes and reasonably practicable improvements for implementation. Supporting the awareness and improvement of staff wellbeing is a key requirement.

You will be flexible with an ability to communicate at all levels and provide practical solutions and influence change for continual improvement of health, safety and wellbeing for staff and managers. You will hold the NEBOSH/NCRQ Diploma or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of competent advice to relevant stakeholders
• Maintenance of H&S management systems
• Accident and Incident Investigation and Reporting
• Training design and delivery
• Project Management and supervisory support for team members as required
• Hold a NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent
• Hold Chartered or Certified Membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
• Have previous experience influencing and engaging at all levels within a large, complex organisation
• Be physically able to undertake year-round site visits

Terms and conditions:

• Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks
• Satisfactory declaration of interest
• Continued professional body registration

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population.

We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: Promoting equality of opportunity, Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage, Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels, and Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all.

Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.