Health and Safety Advisor

Health and Safety Advisor

• Location: Newcastle
• Job Type: Full-time / Permanent

We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to support the Director of Health and Safety in enhancing our clients' Health and Safety Management Systems and processes. This role is crucial in fostering a culture of best practice health and safety across our business and property portfolio, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory regimes.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Contribute to the delivery and enhancement of safety and health management and safety culture.
• Provide health and safety advice and guidance to colleagues, contributing to problem-solving.
• Undertake health and safety inspections and audits at various sites.
• Coordinate health and safety internal audit and risk management processes.
• Conduct face-to-face DSE assessments and follow up on actions.
• Create Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs) and process maps as required.
• Manage the administration of the health and safety management systems, including leading improvement projects for systems and processes.
• Manage the collection and auditing of health and safety information from internal and external stakeholders.
• Produce key health and safety information for the business, including assisting in the preparation of reports for the Board, Executive Team, Health and Safety Committee, and Departments.
• Monitor internal and external health and safety audit schedules, produce audit reports, communicate findings, and monitor action plans.
• Assist with the review of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Collate, monitor, and follow up on accidents/incidents and collate RIDDOR information where required.
• Coordinate health and safety training, identify training needs, and, where needed, create and deliver training to colleagues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrable knowledge, understanding, and experience of using health and safety management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of managing spreadsheets, databases, and producing reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work well under pressure and independently.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or similar is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive team environment focused on promoting best practices.