Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Brackenberry; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK seeks a Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to support Plymouth City Council. The role includes providing expert advice, developing safety policies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Applicants should have a degree-level qualification and experience in local government. Competitive pay at £188.11 - £248.00 per day for a 6-month contract.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor in Local Government or large organizations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and ISO 45001.
• Experience in developing and implementing health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert health and safety advice and guidance.
• Support implementation of annual work plans.
• Develop and implement health and safety policies.

Skills

Expert advice on health and safety

Training delivery

Accident investigation

Risk assessments

Education

Degree-level qualification in Health and Safety Management

Graduate membership of IOSH

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Plymouth to assist with the appointment of a Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor on a 6-month contract highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay

188.11 - 248.00 per day

Summary

The Health Safety & Wellbeing Advisor will provide a professional and comprehensive advisory and support service to Plymouth City Council ensuring continuous improvement in health and safety performance. The role will focus on embedding effective health and safety management systems (including ISO 45001) mitigating workplace risks and creating safe working environments. The post holder will play a vital role in compliance risk management staff wellbeing and fostering a strong safety culture across the Council.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice guidance and training on all aspects of health and safety to managers staff and partners.
• Support the Head of Health Safety & Wellbeing in developing and implementing annual work plans.
• Develop review and implement health and safety policies ensuring they remain up-to-date.
• Work closely with HR Culture & Engagement teams Trade Unions and managers to ensure effective delivery of safety programmes.
• Deliver aspects of the Health & Safety business plan including budget-linked responsibilities.

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Degree-level (or equivalent) qualification in Health and Safety Management.
• Graduate membership of IOSH.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation frameworks and standards.
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and safety improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of business continuity frameworks and risk management.
• Strong awareness of local government structures pressures and compliance requirements.

Experience

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Advisor within Local Government or a similar large organisation.
• Experience developing implementing and reviewing H&S policies and procedures.
• Skilled in accident investigation audits and risk assessments.
• Experience of facilitating workshops and delivering training on H&S topics.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve improvements in H&S compliance.
• Experience with stress risk assessments and DSE assessments.

Please Note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.