Health and Safety Advisor – Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization in the UK is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to support the development and implementation of safety policies. The role involves providing expert advice, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in health and safety advisory roles. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Essential NEBOSH qualification or Level 3 equivalent.
• Strong IT skills to access documents and legislation.
• Experience in a health and safety advisory role.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist health and safety advice across the service.
• Conduct and support incident investigations.
• Deliver training on investigations and manual handling.
• Carry out audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Team collaboration

Education

National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor – Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we are driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That is why, when you join Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) as a Health and Safety Advisor, you will be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies, procedures, and practices across the service. You will provide expert advice and guidance to ensure compliance with legislation, promote a positive safety culture, and help reduce risk to operational staff, support teams, and members of the public.

Responsibilities

• provide specialist health and safety advice across the service
• conduct and support incident investigations
• deliver training on investigations and manual handling
• carry out audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• support operational crews with dynamic risk assessments
• engage with teams across the service and external partners
• promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive risk management

Qualifications

• National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (NEBOSH) or Level 3 equivalent (essential).
• Strong IT skills to access documents and legislation.
• Experience in a health and safety advisory role.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• To be proactive, approachable, and collaborative.
• Additional qualifications such as Manual Handling Assessor or Incident Command Safety training are desirable.