Health and Safety Advisor

Location: This is a home-based or dual-based role with extensive travel throughout the South West

Job Type: Full time, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £30,214 - £35,654 per annum

Do you have proven experience giving health and safety advice, preferably within a retail or healthcare setting, along with a NEBOSH certificate or equivalent? If so, this could be the role for you.

About the role:

This is a rewarding and exciting Health and Safety opportunity to raise a smile every day working for a wonderful charity in an amazing part of the country. The successful candidate will join a key support function delivering Health and Safety arrangements across a diverse range of activities - hospice care, office support, retail operations, and fundraising.

- Reporting to the Head of Facilities (Retail, Compliance, Environmental), the H&S competent person will:
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and support to management and staff on all health and safety matters.
- Maintain high standards of H&S to comply with obligations and best practices.
- Promote a culture of H&S awareness.
- Help develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures.
- Assist with managing the H&S Plan, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and regulations.
- Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits across all hospice and retail outlet locations.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation related to health and safety activities.
- Ensure staff and volunteers are appropriately trained across all locations.

About you:

A background in H&S, detailed knowledge of H&S legislation, and a NEBOSH certificate are essential. The ideal candidate will be a practical thinker, solution-driven, and able to influence and communicate at all levels.

What They Offer:

Benefits of working in this role include:

- 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
- Enhanced sick pay scheme rising to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
- Personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Family-friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- Occupational health, wellbeing, and counseling services, and employee assistance program
- Group life insurance scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- Environmental and green agenda
- A supportive and inclusive environment
- A chance to make a real difference

Join the Team:

This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West. Whether you are already located there, are a returner, or are looking for a different way of life, the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the organisation as a local employer.

Apply Now:

To find out more, please see the job description and person specification on this page.

Closing date: 22nd September 2024

Interviews: 1st October 2024

They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, applying for the role as soon as possible is recommended.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all employees must apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. They welcome applications from all sections of the community.

You may also have experience in the following: Health and Safety Specialist, Safety Officer, Health and Safety Coordinator, Environmental Health and Safety Advisor, Risk Management Advisor, Safety Specialist, Workplace Safety Advisor, Safety Coordinator, and Health and Safety Officer.

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