Health and Safety Adviser – North

The role of Health and Safety Adviser will provide support to teams across the business. Playing a key role in the successful implementation of our safety management systems in our Retail division offices and other directorates. 80% of this role will be to build and maintain relationships with a range of levels of management within our Retail division and their supporting functions, with the remaining 20% with other directorates.

You will play a key role to embed the safety management systems with all our teams and assisting with policy development and communication. You’ll support the H&S manager(s) to develop regular reports based on data and insight to improve the safety and wellbeing culture across the organisation. You will also be responsible for developing and monitoring standards through H&S inspections and audits within directorate premises to provide assurance on compliance with legislation and BHF policy.The role of Health and Safety Adviser will provide support to teams across the business. Playing a key role in the successful implementation of our safety management systems in our Retail division offices and other directorates. 80% of this role will be to build and maintain relationships with a range of levels of management within our Retail division and their supporting functions, with the remaining 20% with other directorates.

You will play a key role to embed the safety management systems with all our teams and assisting with policy development and communication. You’ll support the H&S manager(s) to develop regular reports based on data and insight to improve the safety and wellbeing culture across the organisation. You will also be responsible for developing and monitoring standards through H&S inspections and audits within directorate premises to provide assurance on compliance with legislation and BHF policy.

About you

With detailed knowledge of current health and safety legislation in relation to premises and contractor management you’ll have a qualification in general H&S law and practice to at least NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.You’ll be a CMIOSH or a Graduate Member of IOSH and actively working towards Chartered Member Status. You’ll also have relevant experience and training in relation to Asbestos Legislation and Management of Asbestos in premises.

With excellent knowledge of Facilities Management and legal requirements relating to premises management you’ll hold a Construction Certificate or Fire Safety and Risk Management Certificate.

You’ll have experience within the Retail and/or Charity Sector and will have knowledge and a successful track record of delivery of health and safety management systems within a large organisation.

With previous experience in the management of Fire Risk Assessment programmes you’ll have experience developing systems or work involving due diligence evaluation of contractor supplier H&S documentation and approved supplier lists. You will also have previous experience supporting or advising on construction project management prior to or during the construction phase.

To apply for this role please use the apply button below. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role’s criteria.

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