Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours per week
Salary: £37,035 - £39,513
Location: Kelvedon Park
Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 2024
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location
The Role
You will part of a dedicated Health and Safety Department reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Advisor. You will assist with the planning, developing and implementation of the health and safety function across the Service. Working closely with Station and Service Managers.
What You Will Be Working On
Assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of the H&S function
Support the implementation of the departmental business plan.
Promoting a positive H&S culture across the Service.
Responsible for management, assessment and ‘closing’ of accidents/safety events using event reporting systems and H&S systems.
Assisting Managers with carrying out premises H&S audits, collation of the reports to incorporate results into an annual report.
Identify and review risk assessments by monitoring statistics and H&S legislation.
Undertake H&S risk assessments and accident/safety event investigations as required and to be responsible for delivering on the outcomes.
Undertake and co-ordinate initial information and data capture accident investigations.
Production of accident reports to make recommendations.
Direct consultation with Representative Bodies and Safety Representatives.
Provide technical advice to all levels of Service Management. Advising on new H&S legislation in respect to its implementation.
Advising on H&S training, managing and co-ordinating its introduction.
Developing and delivering training.
Providing H&S support/advice to ECFRS Accident Investigation Teams and Accident Investigation Boards, particularly in respect to legislative requirements and safe working practices.
Compiling accident reports where required.
Review existing policies and make recommendations for amendments
Participate in the 24/7 H&S advisory support rota service.
Provide sector competent advice related to other H&S matters to all levels of Service Managers.
Deputising for the Senior H&S Advisor at meetings as required.
What Are We Looking For?
It is an essential requirement to have proven experience and a strong health and safety background as you will be required to provide health and safety advice to Service Managers, problem solving and decision making whilst working to exacting deadlines. We are looking for someone to support the Health and Safety Manager in the planning and development of the department strategy and support the implementation of the department business plan.
Eligibility
You will have a Level 3 accredited H&S qualification (or equivalent) and be a Technical Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), working towards Graduate (Certified) Membership.
How to apply
Applications from candidates in either the development or resource pool –
If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Cornerstone.
All other applications - You are required to submit a supporting statement through our website, of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Cornerstone. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application.
We love it when our applicants write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail! This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.
Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.
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