Health and Safety Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A client in the public sector is looking for a Health and Safety Adviser to join the Risk and Audit team immediately. The role includes regulatory compliance, conducting audits, and providing essential health and safety support to schools and Council buildings, requiring NEBOSH qualification and experience in local authority settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety within local authorities and schools.
• Ability to write clear reports and present findings.
• Undertaken site inspections and audits for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and reviews to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Assist the Health & Safety Senior Officer in providing advice.
• Support RIDDOR investigations and monitoring H&S reporting systems.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of asbestos

Legionella management

Gas safety

Electrical compliance

Fire compliance

Excellent communication skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Certified Membership of IOSH

Job description

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A client within the Public Sector based in County is currently recruiting for a Health and Safety Adviser (Commercial & Schools) to join their Risk and Audit team as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis. The ideal candidate will have experience working within a local authority in a health and safety environment.

The Role

The key purpose of the role is to assist the Health & Safety Senior Officer in providing advice and support on Health and Safety matters, ensuring compliance with legislation.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Conducting audits and reviews to ensure compliance with occupational H&S legislation
• Providing advice and support to schools in line with SLA agreements
• Undertaking site inspections across Council buildings and educational settings
• Supporting RIDDOR investigations and incident analysis
• Monitoring H&S reporting systems and contributing to committee reports
• Assisting with the development of policies, training plans, and improvement strategies
• Liaising with Enforcement Authorities and Insurance Team on H&S cases

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will require:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent (e.g., SCQF Level 10 / RQF Level 6)
• Certified Membership of IOSH

Beneficial skills for the role include:

• Strong working knowledge of asbestos, legionella, gas safety, electrical, fire compliance
• Experience working in or with local authorities and/or schools
• Excellent communication skills, able to write clear reports and present findings

The client aims to move quickly with this role and is offering up to £27 per hour Umbrella Ltd Inside IR35 (approx. £21 per hour PAYE).

How to Apply

If interested, email your up-to-date CV to [emailprotected] or call Amy at Service Care Construction on 01772 208967 to discuss the vacancy further.

If this role isn't suitable but you're seeking other opportunities, please contact us as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

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