Senior Health and Safety Advisor - GLA16197

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Glasgow City Council is seeking a Health & Safety professional to support the Health and Safety MS within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability. You will advise on health and safety matters, attend senior management committees and deliver training across the service.

The role requires NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, IOSH certification, and practical health and safety management experience. Driving licence is desirable, and flexible working options may be available.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma in occupational health and safety or equivalent.
• Certificated Membership of IOSH or working towards Chartered status.
• Practical experience in the management of Health & Safety.
• Full, current driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance and support on all health and safety matters.
• Attend committees and meetings with senior management.
• Deliver a range of Health and Safety training courses.
• Monitor and review the implementation of Health & Safety management standards.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Risk management

Training delivery

Committee liaison

Education

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

IOSH membership / certification

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability Health and Safety Manager you will be joining an established team committed to the further development of our health and safety management system, and the promotion of a positive health and safety culture.

The role will involve working as a member of a team that provide services in a multi disciplined setting, you will provide, advice, guidance and support on all health and safety matters, attend committees and meetings with senior management, including the delivery of a range of Health and Safety training courses, will also work with colleagues across, and at all levels of, the organisation. You will monitor and review the implementation of the Service's Health and Safety management standards and objectives across the service.

You must have a NEBOSH Diploma in occupational health and safety or equivalent, have Certificated Membership of IOSH or be working towards Chartership and have practical experience in the management of Health & Safety.

Experience of working in a multi disciplined organisation is desired and a thorough knowledge of risk management will provide a distinct advantage. It is also desirable to have a full, current, driving licence.

Salary Details

The current salary for this role is £45,495.33 - £52,944.70. Please note that this will apply until 3 April 2027 only.

The post has not yet been fully evaluated, and the final evaluated Pay Level and total pay position will not be confirmed until Job Evaluation activity has been completed.

Further information will be provided to candidates during the recruitment process.

Further Information

The Council promotes flexible working, we are happy to talk about flexible working options in relation to the role, to support your work-life balance.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to building a diverse workforce. We particularly encourage applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people and women for senior roles, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our workforce.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Glasgow City Council aims to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, in line with the Disability Confident scheme.

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