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Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to work for a local authority in London.

Location: London (covering 14 housing estates, 5000 residents)

Contract Type: Interim (6 months, possibly extending to 9 months)

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 3 days a week in the office

Start Date: January 2025

Pay rates: £158.62 per day (PAYE) / £210.07 per day (Umbrella)

Purpose of Post

Provide advice and support to all members of the Departmental Leadership Team (DLT) to ensure the effective management of health & safety.

Main duties and responsibilities

* Provide competent business focused health and safety advice on the application of health and safety procedures/policies,

* Monitor the compliance of all services

* Report gaps or concerns to the DLT

* Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments (FRA) across residential estates.

* Commission and manage the FRA process.

* Focus on fire safety, identifying and addressing fire hazards.

* Review FRAs and implement necessary corrective actions.

* Update and monitor action plans to ensure compliance and safety.

Person Specification

* Experience in developing and managing H&S structures.

* Detailed knowledge of health and safety legislation and its practical implementation within a business context.

* Proven experience in fire safety and knowledge of the Fire Safety Act.

* Ability to identify and rectify issues highlighted in FRAs.

* NEBOSH qualified.

* Experience of applying health & safety within a Housing, Community or Property Services environment would be advantageous.

* IOSH membership advantageous

Additional Information

The role is interim, with a focus on reviewing and enhancing the overall H&S structure.

Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.

We are a dedicated recruitment company providing top quality professionals and services to Housing Providers across the UK.

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.

The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates.

The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer