Health and Safety Advisor Location : Devon, Cornwall, Bristol Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week Salary: £32,174 - £37,775 per annum plus company lease car or £5,280 annual car allowanceDo you have proven experience giving health and safety advice, preferably within a retail or healthcare setting, along with a NEBOSH certificate or equivalent?Would you like to be part of a workplace that 98% of staff say they are proud to work for? If so, this could be the role for you. About the role: This is a rewarding and exciting Health and Safety opportunity to raise a smile every day working for a wonderful Charity in an amazing part of the Country. You will join us in a key support function delivering the Health and Safety arrangements across our diverse range of activities - hospice care, office support, retail operations and fundraising. Reporting to the Head of Facilities (Retail, Compliance, Environmental) you will: • Provide expert advice, guidance and support to management and staff on all health and safety matters. • Maintain high standards of H&S to comply with our obligations and best practice. • Promote a culture of H&S awareness • Help develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures. • Assist with managing the CHSW H&S Plan, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations. • Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and recommend corrective actions. • Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits across all hospice and retail outlet locations. • Maintain accurate records and documentation related to health and safety activities. • Ensure staff and volunteers are appropriately trained across all locations. About you: A background in H&S, detailed knowledge of H&S legislation and a NEBOSH certificate. You will be a practical thinker, solution driven and have the ability to influence and communicate at all levels. About CHSW and why join us: We are an established and highly successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the Southwest of England. Location: There are options for this role to be home based or dual based. The role will require travel throughout the South West including our three hospice sites (Little Bridge House, Charlton Farm and Little Harbour) and circa 40 retail outlets, with flexibility of hours during the week to accommodate this. Occasional overnight stays required. Travel expenses are paid. What We Offer: Benefits of working at CHSW include: • 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service • enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution • family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay • occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme • group life insurance scheme • training and development opportunities • environmental and green agenda • access to Blue Light Discount Scheme• a supportive and inclusive environment • a chance to make a real difference Join our teamJoin us in making a meaningful difference making the most of short and precious lives. Apply Now: To find out more please see the job description and person specification on this page Closing date: 23rd February 2025 Interviews: 6th March 2025We reserve the right to close this vacancy early If sufficient applications are received, therefore we recommend applying for the role as soon as possible. CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314 You may also have experience in the following: Health and Safety Specialist, Safety Officer, Health and Safety Coordinator, Environmental Health and Safety Advisor, Risk Management Advisor, Safety Specialist, Workplace Safety Advisor, Safety Coordinator, and Health and Safety Officer, Retail, etc.REF-219 529