Health and Safety team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Health & Safety Compliance Consultant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to a fully integrated health, safety, and fire safety (HS&F) service and help create a positive safety culture within the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assist senior H&S colleagues in implementing corporate strategies, plans, and initiatives to promote best practises and foster a positive H&S culture.
2. Develop and implement systems for monitoring and auditing H&S performance and efficiency.
3. Take appropriate action to ensure safety standards and requirements are met and improved as necessary.
4. Conduct audits of H&S policies, practises, and procedures to achieve a positive safety culture and environment.
5. Collaborate with the incumbent provider to monitor and audit third-party fire risk assessments and ensure compliance.
6. Work with the Facilities Management team to address any concerns or issues related to H&S, escalating them as needed.
7. Support the preparation of reports for senior H&S colleagues.
8. Assist in the implementation of the H&S plan.
9. Contribute to the development of a comprehensive training plan for statutory and mandatory H&S training.
10. Monitor compliance with training requirements and report to the H&S Compliance Manager.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within the public sector or a large organisation.
2. Sound knowledge of H&S legislation, regulations, and best practises.
3. NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) certificate or equivalent qualification.
4. NEBOSH Fire Safety preferable.
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
7. Proficient in using H&S databases and software.
Requirements:
1. Proven experience as a Health & Safety Compliance Consultant or similar role.
2. In-depth knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulations.
3. Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
5. Ability to work effectively in a team and liaise with stakeholders.
6. NEBOSH qualification or equivalent is highly desirable.
If you have a passion for health and safety, excellent advisory skills, and the ability to drive a positive safety culture, our client would like to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the well-being of employees, clients, and the public. Apply now to join their team as a Health & Safety Compliance Consultant.
Closing date: 22nd November 2024 at 23:59
Disclaimer:
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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