CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor to join our Team in Manchester. The role is a hybrid working role primarily to work alongside the Global H&S Lead and the EMEA & APAC H&S Advisor in ensuring first class health and safety performance for our client across various regions. The H&S Advisor will carry out the day-to-day duties associated with the ongoing implementation and maintenance of the health and safety management systems. This includes ensuring the business is compliant with all applicable legal and other H&S requirements and driving a positive H&S culture. While the role is based in Manchester, UK, the H&S Advisor will be expected to occasionally visit client sites in EMEA and, on some occasions, provide guidance and support to locations in the Americas in line with the global strategy. Role Summary: Support the Global H&S Lead in the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the client's H&S management system and strategy Lead on operational H&S management duties for the client Deputise for the Global H&S Lead in providing the competent H&S person role Monitor and respond to H&S queries from the business with competent technical advice and guidance Coordinating, undertaking and verifying risk assessments Consult and communicate H&S matters with stakeholders Coordinate the development and delivery of H&S training Review, interpret and communicate legislative changes when received from third-party compliance assurance vendors Work with the H&S Team in managing the third-party DSE Workstation training and assessment programme for the client e.g. Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing new and existing users, triaging cases, organising 1:1 assessments, assisting in the ordering or ergonomic equipment etc. Coordinate Facilities Management related emergency preparedness and response to the occupied sites including emergency drills, fire marshal and first aider numbers, and training Administration of H&S management system documentation, procedures, records, and internal and corporate H&S reporting Assist in the review, audit and update of policies, procedures and other H&S documentation in line with changes in the business and all new legislation or as a result of recommendations arising from an accident/investigation/audits Manage ongoing collation of data for the H&S performance reports, and assist as required in the preparation of the monthly reports. Review and analyse results of third-party audits and assessments, and monitor completion of actions Conduct H&S audits and inspections across the client sites in the region Support the Global H&S Lead with CBRE QHSE responsibilities to the UK & Ireland account team Manage the accident reporting database and conduct accident investigations. PERSON SPECIFICATION Education Minimum Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety Management, or any other qualification that meets the criteria for Graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and HealthExperience Understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental legal framework Demonstrable practical application of auditing Practical and demonstrable knowledge liaising with enforcement agency / insurers Practical experience in risk, incident and investigation management Event investigation and analysis including root cause analysis Knowledge and management of training programmes Experience in managing workstation assessment programmes (DSE) Experience working in Financial Sector or Property and facilities environment (Desirable)Aptitudes Ability to translate academic abilities into a work setting Numerate with a high degree of computer literacy Excellent accuracy and attention to detail Ability to find creative solutions to problemsCharacter Prepared to proactively develop as a H&S professional, undertaking a programme of training and continuing professional development Willingness to regularly travel around the region, including overnight stays. Excellent internal and external customer service skills with good verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion Strong attention to detail; good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise with changing situations. Have a high level of energy, and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments from both a reactive and proactive basis. About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions: As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings. CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking 128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years, and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBRE." Application Process: Your application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role. No agencies please. Please note: the job title shown above may be different to local job titles used in our business and issued on any contract of employment. GWSEMEA