Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Belfast, is currently looking to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor for as soon as possible for an initial 3 month contract on a rate of £19.10/hour PAYE – working 37.5 hours per week. This role will be based in Belfast.

Responsibilities:

– Provide information, advice and support to Directors, managers and staff on matters relating to the management of occupational safety and health in line with current health and safety legislation, policies and procedures and other approved guidance.

– Provide information, advice and support in specific areas of occupational safety and health including office safety, food safety and hygiene and control of substances hazardous to health.

– Participate in the development, communication, implementation and review of policies, procedures and other guidance relating to occupational safety and health.

– Facilitate organisational change by developing effective, pro-active and positive working relationships with managers, staff, safety representatives and representatives of the statutory authorities which will promote occupational safety and health.

– Develop and deliver occupational safety and health training programmes.

– Assist in the development, completion and maintenance of a organisation-wide occupational safety and health auditing system, including co-ordination of, and participation in inspections, analysis of incidents and claims.

– Complete risk assessments, giving support and assistance to managers to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

– Assist in the development, establishment and maintenance of suitable databases for the collection and analysis of data in areas of occupational safety and health practice.

– Participate in the investigation of incidents and liaising with managers to assist in the identification and implementation of remedial actions were identified as being required.

– Contribute to the promotion of a consistent approach to the management of occupational safety and health across the organisation by assisting managers to develop, implement and maintain local procedures, guidelines and audit criteria which will facilitate compliance with the organisation’s policies and stator requirements.

– Provide support to, and statistical information on health and safety incidents to the organisation’s Health and Safety, and related Committees as appropriate.

– Identification of trends relating to health and safety incidents.

– Assist in developing and implementing those systems required to ensure that the organisation can complete and maintain its annual Statement of Internal Control and participate in the management of wider organisational risks as required to demonstrate compliance with, for example Controls Assurance Standards (or equivalent) and clinical and social care governance.

– Undertake specific occupational safety and health work on behalf of the Risk Manager / Governance Lead as required.

– Supporting other risk management functions as required such as Serious Adverse Incident (SAI) and other incidents processes.

– Undertake other duties as requested and appropriate to the role and/or as delegated.

Essential Skills:

– A degree and a recognised professional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent). OR A recognised professional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years’ experience of health and safety, working as a health and safety manager / advisor. AND Working towards or achieved Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). AND Experience of developing, implementing and maintaining administrative systems in support of service delivery. AND Experience in developing and effectively managing services/resources across multiple sites.

– Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the organisation which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post.

– Excellent communication skills to meet the needs of the post in full.

– Ability to work accurately and produce work of a high standard under pressure and to strict deadlines.

– Excellent administrative and organisational skills.

– Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

– Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the post in full.

– Willing to undergo appropriate training if required.

– Able to prioritise heavy workloads to meet requirements.

– Committed to continuing professional development.

– Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislative requirements and associated best practice in health and safety management with a clear understanding.

– Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.

Desirable Skills:

– Completion of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).

– Experience working with electronic incident management, risk management and / or audit systems or similar.

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.