Health & Safety Advisor (Public Sector)

VanRath; Belfast; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor (Public Sector)

VANRATH are searching for an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for their client, a large Public Sector organisation based in Belfast on a 6 month contract with the likelihood of being extended.

Responsibilities

• Provide information, advice and support to Company Directors, managers and staff on matters relating to the management of occupational safety and health in line with current health and safety legislation, Company policies and procedures and other approved guidance.
• Provide information, advice and support in specific areas of occupational safety and health including office safety, food safety and hygiene and control of substances hazardous to health.
• Participate in the development, communication, implementation and review of Company policies, procedures and other guidance relating to occupational safety and health.
• Facilitate organisational change by developing effective, pro-active and positive working relationships with managers, staff, safety representatives and representatives of the statutory authorities which will promote occupational safety and health.
• Develop and deliver occupational safety and health training programmes.
• Assist in the development, completion and maintenance of a Company-wide occupational safety and health auditing system, including co-ordination of, and participation in inspections, analysis of incidents and claims.
• Complete risk assessments, giving support and assistance to managers to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

The Ideal Person
Essential

• A degree and a recognised professional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).

OR

• A recognised professional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years' experience of health and safety, working as a health and safety manager/advisor.

AND

• Working towards or achieved Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

AND

• Experience of developing, implementing and maintaining administrative systems in support of service delivery.

AND

• Experience in developing and effectively managing services/resources across multiple sites.
• Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment.

Desirable Criteria

• Completion of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
• Experience working with electronic incident management, risk management and/or audit systems or similar.

Remuneration
c£37,338 per annum + benefits.

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Public Sector job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Chris Haddock in the strictest confidence.

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