Job Description
We are recruiting for a Programme Health and Safety Lead to join us on a part-time basis. The post holder will provide strategic and hands-on health and safety assistance to our programmes and support services, ensuring all functions of the organisation comply with current health and safety legislation, acts, regulations, official guidance, and standards.
The role is working 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Hours of work can be split flexibly throughout the week in agreement with the line manager.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
Compliance and Information Management
1. Develop, implement, monitor and maintain H&S procedures and registers
2. Provide training and support to managers on the completion of risk assessments
3. Maintain a centralised COSHH risk assessment process
4. Maintain the organisation’s incident management reporting system
5. Deliver H&S training to staff as and when required
6. Continually assess the status of H&S within the organisation and identify improvement opportunities
7. Assist Risk and QA Lead in auditing compliance with H&S procedures
8. Lead the development and delivery of in-house H&S training courses
Communication and Engagement
1. Coach managers on fulfilling their H&S responsibilities
2. Coordinate with Property H&S Manager
3. Develop partnerships with relevant H&S agencies
What we expect from you..
We’re looking for someone that has gained experience in a similar role with IOSH registration and NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. You will have excellent knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk management practices, coupled with experience of investigating, reporting, and analysing risk, accidents, incidents, and dangerous occurrences.
A First Aid trainer qualification and certification is desirable as is ISO 45001 H&S Auditor certification.
What you can expect from us..
1. The post holder will report to the Head of Strategic Initiatives and Governance
2. Working 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, flexibly between the hours of 8am and 6pm depending on the needs of the service, with a 1-hour unpaid break
3. Your usual place of work will be 15 Dava Street, Glasgow, G51 2JA. Working arrangements are in agreement with the line manager based on the needs of the service
4. Annual leave entitlement of 210 hours (equivalent to 6 weeks) pro rata in your first year, rising to 280 hours (equivalent to 8 weeks) pro rata in your second year. This includes public holidays
5. You will automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension in the month that you will complete 3 months of employment, providing you meet the auto-enrolment criteria
6. Life insurance 4 x salary
7. Option to purchase and sell annual leave
8. Comprehensive induction and ongoing learning and development
9. Cycle to work scheme
10. Wellness programmes
Interested in applying?
Send us your CV and cover letter, telling us why you would like to work with us and how you will fulfil the skills and competencies required to carry out the role.
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