29th Jul, 2020 Read time 4 minutes

Health and Safety Advisor

Company Website: https://www.quilter.com/
Location: Southampton
Last Updated: 29th August 2020

Quilter is looking for a Health and Safety Advisor, who will be responsible for supporting the development, and the successful delivery of the health, safety and Environment management strategy within the Security & Property.

The Quilter Group is a leading provider of advice, investments and wealth management, with a portfolio of £118.7 billion of investments on behalf of over 900,000 customers worldwide (as at October 2019). Our focus is on creating prosperity for the generations of today and tomorrow by providing financial solutions for investors around the globe, and we operate primarily in two main segments – Advice & Wealth Management and Wealth Platforms. You won’t just find diverse, talented and friendly teams here. You’ll also discover an inclusive culture and every opportunity for personal and professional development.

About the health and safety advisor role

The role will require strong Health, Safety and Environment organisation skills and the ability to prioritise longer term objectives as well as immediate. To be a team player but also succeed when working individually and managing own workload. Be able to provide competent advice on Health, Safety and Environment related matters. Take ownership of the key areas of day-to-day Health, Safety and Environment risk issues as well as providing technical support across all other departments.

  • Support contractor safety program – vetting, documentation, safe work practices, inspections, audits, etc.
  • Conduct risk assessments.
  • Assist facilitation of emergency action plans – drill management, Incident Marshall coverage adequacy, Marshalls training, etc.
  • Review all work-related incidents, injuries/illnesses and including near-misses), and to lead the investigation of (or assist with the investigation of) all significant incidents, to identify immediate and underlying causes, to recommend corrective actions, and to monitor implementation of such actions.
  • Provide advice on workplace environmental conditions and investigate – lighting, temperature, air quality complaints, etc.
  • Facilitate the review, monitoring and compliance of local regulatory requirements.
  • Provide sound guidance on CDM requirements.
  • Support performance metrics and reporting KPI’s.
  • Promote and develop a positive Health and Safety culture at all levels throughout the business.
  • Support sites during audits from client, corporate, HSE staff, as well as outside agencies such as Enforcing Authority, fire/building departments, health inspectors, air quality inspectors, and insurance representatives.
  • Other duties and tasks assigned.

Essential Qualifications

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
  • NVQ L5 or NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards)
  • Certificate in Environmental Management

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Degree in Occupational Safety and Health
  • A Graduate Member of IOSH
  • NEBOSH Fire certificate or equivalent
  • Practitioner Member of IEMA
  • Level 3 certificate in Learning and development (or equivalent)
  • HSE management systems auditor
  • Proven experience in the implementation and management of HSE programs and management systems required, preferably within facility operations.
  • Previous experience within a health and safety advisor role.
  • Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation relating to the built environment generally, but specifically for buildings under management.
  • Experience and working knowledge of the commercial property sector.
  • Understanding of facilities management processes and systems.
  • Ability to use Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Able to develop, and maintain policies and procedures.
  • Practical working knowledge of Health and Safety tools and techniques, ideally within a corporate Financial and Facilities Management environment.
  • Working knowledge and understanding of relevant current standards, legislation, codes of practice, guidance and operating procedures.
  • Working knowledge of office ergonomics principles and able to undertake DSE assessments when required.
  • Strong organisational skills, information management proficiency and collaborative management style are needed.
  • Ability to keep abreast of HS&E trends and related best practices.
  • Presentation skills to deliver specialist advice at all levels and to deliver localised training to staff as required.
  • Evidence of strong interpersonal skills to establish credibility with colleagues and senior management.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Keeps up to date with Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  • Sufficiently physically fit to walk in and around the buildings, to climb stairs and ladders, to access roof areas, heights, basements.

This role is for the South of the United Kingdom and will require the post holder to travel and stay away from home on occasions. There may also be a requirement to cover offices in the North including Isle of Man and Belfast.

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