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Health & Safety Officer, part-time, Salary £40-£45K pro-rata – 2-3 days a week, on site at Whetstone

Our client is looking for a part-time H&S Officer, must be familiar with risk assessments, environmental, ESG etc

Responsibilities:

To work in conjunction with the Site Leader & Senior Leadership team to maintain and advise on health and safety legislation through leadership activities to promote and improve a positive health and safety culture

All in accordance with Corporation Environmental, Health & Safety Policies

Strict adherence to EHS – 006 – 200 – Environmental Health & Safety Workplace Incident Prevention Policy

Health and Safety / Provide a safe and healthy working environment for our employees and all those who are working on our behalf. We strive for zero workplace incidents.

Environment /Work to minimize the environmental impact of our operations, manage our energy usage, and reduce waste and emissions.

Compliance /Comply with applicable EHS laws and regulations and internal policies, procedures, and standards.

Risk Reduction Assess the EHS risks associated with our operations, and identify and implement methods to mitigate or avoid those risks.

Engagement Actively seek the input and participation of employees in the management of EHS to prevent workplace accidents and injuries, including by providing EHS training and recognizing best practices.

Business Integration Integrate EHS priorities into our standard business practices and processes.

Continuous Improvement to drive change through continuous improvement, including by setting goals and measuring and communicating our performance accordingly.

What You’ll Need:

Management and leadership of a diverse team and processes through a matrix system

Problem solving and root cause analysis tools.

Excellent computer skills.

Advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to facilitate presentations before management groups.

What You’ll Have:

Degree in a suitable transferable discipline.

Management or leadership qualification preferred.

PRINCE2 or similar project management qualification preferred.

5 years relevant experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* To promote and work with managers in determining safe working practices, ensuring that all service areas have suitable and sufficient risk assessments for their operations and activities and effective risk control measures are stored on the Safety Organiser.

* To maintain up to date knowledge of current and new legislative requirements, relating to health and safety issues, in order to interpret, evaluate and advise management on the implications of such legislation on service delivery.

* Undertake planned health and safety audits and workplace inspections as well as ad-hoc site visits and inspections of any OTE workplace, operation or activity to audit compliance with regulations and procedures. This shall include the provision of reports to highlight where risk assessments and technical input and remedial actions are required.

* Liaise closely with the HR team and Managers regarding matters of concern in connection with specialist risk assessments and training and support requirements.

* To ensure general administration of the Health and Safety service is carried out in an accurate and timely manner.

* maintain, review and revise first-aid arrangements, organising appropriate training as necessary.

* To co-ordinate quarterly Site Health and Safety Committee meetings and provide advice and support to the Health and Safety Committee.

* To provide support, advise and facilitate training on employer’s and employees’ health and safety responsibilities, including induction, assorted Health and Safety awareness training and safety organiser

* Carry out investigations of all incidents and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.

* ESG – Environmental Social Governance – responsible for ensuring we are aligned with legislation and standards.

* Ensure the Employee and Site protection registers are maintained and disseminated as required.

* Co-ordinate and administer programmes for Health Surveillance and Screening.

* Provide a direct input in the event of an emergency. Assist and administer the Emergency Planning function.

* To co-ordinate Safety Advisory Group meetings, provide advice and support to event organisers when appropriate.

* Carry out any other duties that are within the scope and grading of the post which could also be requested by the line manager or Head of Service.

* Communication and Contact: The individual communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The individual uses effective communication for interface with other departments and customers.

* Relationships with Others: The individual works effectively and relates well with others Including superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company. The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.

* Adaptability: The individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.

* Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.

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