Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Irwin & Colton; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Manchester is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to provide leadership in health and safety practices. The role focuses on working closely with the fire service and driving compliance initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a CMIOSH qualification and a relevant degree. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, providing an opportunity for significant career advancement.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Chartered membership in health and safety is essential.
• Proven ability to develop and implement safety strategies.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice in health, safety, and risk management.
• Deliver initiatives across health and safety compliance.
• Investigate health and safety incidents and ensure compliance.

Skills

Technical leadership in health and safety

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Influencing stakeholders

Education

Chartered Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)

BSc in Occupational Health and Safety or NEBOSH / NCRQ National Diploma

Job description

Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Manchester

Circa 50,000 plus excellent benefits

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by a local government authority to hire a new Senior Health and Safety Advisor. This position is tasked with working closely and reporting into the Health and Safety Manager across the organisation and ensuring the "Best in Class" health and safety standards are in place. The role is predominantly focused on working with the local fire service across their operations. It is an excellent opportunity for an established, Chartered health and safety professional to continue developing their career.

Responsibilities

• Providing expert practical and technical leadership and advice in health, safety, and risk management measures across a multidisciplinary organisation
• Delivering new initiatives across health, safety, and wellbeing and understanding the statutory requirements to any wellbeing-related impacts.
• Assisting with the implementation and development of ISO management systems, such as ISO45001
• Investigating serious health and safety related incidents, preparing reports and recommendations on corrective action and ensure compliance
• Contributing and leading on projects covering compliance and best practice across health and safety legislation

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
• BSc in Occupational Health and Safety or NEBOSH / NCRQ National Diploma (or equivalent)
• The ability to develop and implement effective health and safety strategies, policies, and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience influencing and engaging with a wide range of senior stakeholders and the capability of training non-health and safety professionals within an organisation

This is great opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Madeline Underwood on (0) (phone number removed) or apply here.