Compliance Officer - Health & Safety

Brackenberry; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Wrexham to assist with the appointment of a Compliance Officer on a 1-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £18.20 - £22.92 per Hour

Summary:

The Compliance Officer - Health and Safety will provide expert guidance to ensure the council meets its statutory health and safety responsibilities. The role involves advising managers, conducting inspections, investigating incidents, delivering training, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.

Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings and provide expert health and safety advice.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, and advisory actions.
• Investigate incidents, ensure compliance with RIDDOR, and report to insurance if necessary.
• Provide risk assessment guidance and ensure safe working practices.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training as needed.
• Act as the liaison officer for Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM).
• Coordinate with Fire and Rescue, the Health and Safety Executive, and other authorities.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in Health and Safety, extensive experience in a related field to provide competent advice and support, Member of IOSH (or working towards this), NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).

Required Experience:

• Experience of working in a local authority.
• Experience of giving strategic advice to managers at all levels within an organisation.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have the right to work in the U.K.

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated, all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are extended by clients on a longer-term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. In case the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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