Regional Health & Safety Advisor - Southern UK

ZipRecruiter; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Regional Health and Safety Advisor to enhance workplace safety and compliance across the Southern UK. This role is vital for fostering a culture of safety, providing strategic support, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. You will engage with stakeholders, conduct investigations, and implement policies that promote a safe working environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values its employees and offers a range of benefits, including enhanced pension contributions and a supportive work culture. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the well-being of the team and the success of operations.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance up to 6x base salary

Subsidised health and dental cover

Contribution towards eye tests and glasses

In-office & out-of-office social events

Retailer discounts platform

Employee assistance program

Wellbeing centre

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of essential legislation and guidance is crucial.
• Continual development of technical skills is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate investigations of accidents and incidents.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide guidance and advice at all levels of the business.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation Knowledge

Communication Skills

Critical Thinking

Auditing Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Industry-recognized H&S Qualification

GRAD IOSH Level

Tools

Business Tools for Incident Investigation

Job description

Job Description

Regional H&S Advisor – Southern UK
£50,000 - £55,000, plus Car Allowance, Bonus, Pension, Life Ins, etc.

IMServ is one of the UK’s leading data collection and energy metering experts, delivering award-winning services to more customers in more places, meeting industry targets, and becoming a benchmark for excellence. We offer a range of specialist metering technology for electricity, gas, and water along with highly accurate energy data collection services. All this is wrapped up with an easy-to-view online data management, analysis, and reporting software.

Purpose of the Job

As a Regional Health and Safety Advisor, you’ll be the driving force behind our commitment to a safe and compliant workplace. You’ll provide both operational and strategic support where Health and Safety expertise is needed, ensuring our managers and employees are well-informed and equipped to uphold the highest safety standards across the business. Your role is pivotal in fostering a culture of safety and compliance, making a real impact on the well-being of our team and the success of our operations. This exciting opportunity involves time on the road, working directly with stakeholders and tackling critical projects.

Key Accountabilities

1. Coordinate and support managers in the investigation of accidents and incidents using the business tool.
2. Report all safety-related incidents and assist in root cause analysis against methodology, in an accurate and timely manner, to internal and external customers.
3. Compile statistics and infer trends from available safety data, using critical thinking.
4. Provide guidance and advice at all levels of the business from top management to employees.
5. Support managers to implement policies and procedures related to health and safety.
6. Assist in designing and implementing strategies to ensure H&S regulations are followed and improved.
7. Review and develop H&S policies and frameworks for existing and new processes.
8. Assist in formulating improvement plans for H&S, including setting objectives, priorities, and performance standards.
9. Monitor and review H&S management standards, systems, and processes where necessary.
10. Monitor changing business risk profiles and highlight emerging risks.
11. Ensure best practice in conjunction with legal compliance.
12. Advise and promote a positive H&S culture.
13. Ensure proactive identification and incorporation of new processes and practices.
14. Support the business to ensure compliance with legislation and reduce costs related to accidents and ill health.
15. Provide authoritative and independent advice.
16. Attend and contribute to local and business H&S meetings.
17. Research topics and provide credible sources of information to the business.
18. Liaise with legal representatives regarding personal injury claims.
19. Undertake project work to improve the H&S management system.
20. Complete gap analysis to ensure best-in-class H&S management.

Person Specification

Understanding essential legislation, guidance, and ACOPs is crucial. Continual development of technical skills and adherence to the IOSH code of conduct is required.

• Hold or be working towards GRAD IOSH level.
• Hold an industry-recognized H&S qualification.
• Auditing experience/qualification is desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Build and maintain relationships across the organization.
• Work independently and handle ambiguous problems.
• Travel with overnight stays as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Company Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (dependent on contract).
• Annual leave buy & sell scheme.
• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Life assurance up to 6x base salary.
• Subsidised health and dental cover.
• Contribution towards eye tests and glasses.
• In-office & out-of-office social events.
• Retailer discounts platform.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellbeing centre.
• Car salary sacrifice scheme.

Our people are our main asset. We focus on ensuring they are happy, competitive, and fulfilled to propel our business forward. Diversity and inclusion are central to our success. We encourage applications from a diverse group to foster collaboration, innovation, and ownership. Please note that we reserve the right to close this position early.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits include additional leave, casual dress, company pension, cycle to work scheme, health & wellbeing program, life insurance, on-site parking, referral program, store discount, and work from home options.