Health & Safety Adviser

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and safety firm in the UK is seeking an ambitious individual to join their Health & Safety Team. You will promote a positive culture and support compliance through effective systems. This role offers hybrid working and includes strong benefits like a pension scheme and wellness support. Experience in health and safety is essential, alongside a NEBOSH qualification.

Benefits

12% defined pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Health & Safety environment.
• Ability to interact with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in safety auditing and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive health and safety culture.
• Conduct inspections and audits.
• Assess workplace hazards and recommend measures.

Skills

Health and Safety Environment

Analytical Skills

Excellent Communication

Inspection Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Membership in IOSH

Job description

Overview

Join our Health & Safety Team and help deliver effective H&S governance, systems, processes, and controls across the UK. You will travel as needed to ensure we meet all legislative and company requirements, maintain high H&S standards for employees and stakeholders, and support ongoing improvement in our H&S performance.

Location: Fareham or Swindon/Hybrid working from home. Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Promote a companywide positive health and safety culture.
• Provide guidance and support to management and employees on safety-related matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote safety initiatives and ensure the integration of safety practices into daily operations.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential safety issues and ensure compliance with established safety protocols.
• Assess workplace hazards and risks and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Update and maintain accurate records and essential documentation in relation to the H&S systems
• Support the training delivery function for employees
• Manage the team mailbox queries and responses in a timely manner
• Maintain and further develop the management of contractors H&S approval process
• Other H&S and admin tasks as allocated by the H&S Manager

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious individual with strong attention to detail. You will be approachable and collaborative, able to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience of working in a Health and Safety environment with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels
• Proficiency in safety auditing, inspection and identifying hazards.
• Attention to detail and the ability to enforce safety procedures and protocols
• Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on health and safety and risk management issues

You will need

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Be a member of the Institution of the Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Tech IOSH or working towards
• A full valid driving licence

What will you get in return?

We offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

We aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we’ve awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us. #LI-Hybrid

Additional benefits

The financials

• 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income Protection.
• Life cover - four times your salary.

Time away

• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• You can also request to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• The option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health is important to us

• Access to Private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

We\'re making a difference

• Creating a brighter, more sustainable future underpins all that we do here in Zurich. We were the first insurer to sign the ‘UN Business Ambition for 1.5˚C’ pledge.
• Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.