Health & Safety Advisor

Merseyside Police; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Merseyside Police seeks a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with legislation, promote safety culture, and support community engagement. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment, focusing on diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

On-site gyms

Union membership

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Salary sacrifice schemes

Hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UK and EC health and safety laws.
• Experience in risk assessment, safety audits, and accident prevention.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Promote a safety culture within Merseyside Police.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Training

IT Proficiency

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

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Health and Safety Advisor

PS Health & Safety Unit

Permanent

Grade F - £38,754 - £45,147

Rose Hill Headquarters

Merseyside Police is a dynamic, challenging, rewarding place to work. We take pride in everything we do.

Our strategy is to put the communities of Merseyside first, focusing on ending Violence Against Women & Girls, tackling Serious Organised Crime & County Lines, strengthening Diversity & Inclusion, and building trust through Community Engagement.

We are a friendly employer passionate about investing in our people and creating conditions for you to thrive.

Job Purpose
To ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation to minimize risks and promote a safety culture within Merseyside Police.

Knowledge And Experience
Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) or willing to study for it, aiming for Chartered Safety Practitioner / IOSH membership. Knowledge of Police/emergency operations is advantageous.
Experience in a large public organization, knowledge of UK and EC health and safety laws, risk assessment, safety audits, and accident prevention are essential.
Effective communication skills at all levels, presentation and training abilities, and IT proficiency are required. A training qualification like Cert Ed is desirable.

If interested, apply via our Merseyside Police careers page.

Benefits
Flexible working, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30), Local Government Pension Scheme, on-site gyms, union membership, retail discounts, cycle to work, salary sacrifice schemes, hybrid working, health and wellbeing support, and generous leave entitlements.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion
We value a diverse workforce that reflects our communities and welcome applications from women and ethnic minorities. Our dedicated team supports under-represented groups throughout the application process.

Additional Details
Entry level, full-time role in management and manufacturing industries, based in Merseyside. Opportunities for referrals and notifications about similar jobs are available.