1-month contract with a local authority

Job Purpose

The post holder will provide a professional, practical and comprehensive Health and Safety advisory and support service for the Council to achieve a continued improvement in health and safety performance and service delivery. The post holder will seek to improve performance through the implementation of health and safety management systems, including ISO 45001, and other current standards and legislation. The post holder will seek to mitigate any risks and ensure that there is a safe working environment.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

Provide expert advice, support, and training on all aspects of health and safety.
Support the Head of Health & Safety in the development of an annual work plan in line with the needs of the Council and statutory requirements.
Generate income in line with our service level agreement.
Ensure the Council is made aware of new applicable legislation and guidance as it arises.
Investigate health and safety incidents, including Serious Incident to identify relevant root causes, risk management strategies, and support the sharing of lessons learned.
Deliver interventions aimed at mitigating the risk to the health and safety of employees and others and improving the outcomes in relation to staff and visitor safety.

Essential Experience Required

Experience of providing Health and Safety in Local Government
Experience of development, maintenance, and implementation of H&S related policies and procedures
Experience of dealing with stress cases and the ability to carry out full DSE assessments.

Essential Qualification Required

Additional information to note

Requirements

Degree level or equivalent Health and Safety management qualifications
Graduate Member of ISOH
Experience in providing Health and Safety in Local Government
Experience in development, maintenance, and implementation of H&S related policies and procedures
Ability to carry out full DSE assessments

Health Safety and Wellbeing Advisor