Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to work for a local authority in London.
Location: London (covering 14 housing estates, 5000 residents)
Contract Type: Interim (6 months, possibly extending to 9 months)
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 3 days a week in the office
Start Date: January 2025
Pay rates: £158.62 per day (PAYE) / £210.07 per day (Umbrella)
Purpose of Post
Provide advice and support to all members of the Departmental Leadership Team (DLT) to ensure the effective management of health & safety.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide competent business-focused health and safety advice on the application of health and safety procedures/policies.
2. Monitor the compliance of all services.
3. Report gaps or concerns to the DLT.
4. Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments (FRA) across residential estates.
5. Commission and manage the FRA process.
6. Focus on fire safety, identifying and addressing fire hazards.
7. Review FRAs and implement necessary corrective actions.
8. Update and monitor action plans to ensure compliance and safety.
Person Specification
1. Experience in developing and managing H&S structures.
2. Detailed knowledge of health and safety legislation and its practical implementation within a business context.
3. Proven experience in fire safety and knowledge of the Fire Safety Act.
4. Ability to identify and rectify issues highlighted in FRAs.
5. NEBOSH qualified.
6. Experience of applying health & safety within a Housing, Community or Property Services environment would be advantageous.
7. IOSH membership advantageous.
Additional Information
The role is interim, with a focus on reviewing and enhancing the overall H&S structure.
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