Corporate H&S Adviser

Main purpose of position:
To ensure that the Council remains compliant with regards to its Health and Safety responsibilities. Direct, support, train and advise local authority services, schools, trusts and other client organisations on the implementation of Health and Safety Policies and Strategy. Work collaboratively with external establishments and internal management to provide specialist health and safety advice, policy development and strategic guidance which raises both individuals & department managers awareness of their responsibilities and the health and safety profile. Undertake accident investigations and deliver a rolling risk based H&S audit programme for the corporate and educational estate.
As a Health and Safety Adviser, you will be responsible to:
Deliver a proactive consultancy and advisory service to Members, Council Service departments staff & managers at all levels, School’s and Trusts.
Develop health and safety services, advise, and deliver training as a traded service to external organisations.
Effectively assess, prevent, and resolve complex health and safety issues and ensure compliance with current health and safety legislation. Develop and promote good working relationships, co-operation and communication across the Council and with external bodies, in particular the Health and Safety Executive and Fire Authority and promote a positive safety culture and customer-focussed service throughout the Council.
Undertake the design, development and promotion of safety management systems, policies and strategies, monitoring systems procedures and guidelines in consultation with key personnel, managers, and safety representatives; providing close support and guidance and making recommendations to management departmental teams in implementing them; developing creative and imaginative solutions to a range of problems arising over a diverse range of subjects.
Manage the health and safety training service: identify, develop and deliver effective health and safety training to all levels of the Council.
Guide the Council in the implementation of new/revised health and safety legislation
Act as part of the Council’s statutory competent advisory team by providing reports and making recommendations to the Health & Safety Board and CLMT to ensure the Council is able to carry out its statutory health and safety responsibilities.
Undertake audits, inspections, investigations and risk assessments relating to health and safety matters.
Assist services to undertake a broad range of specialised risk assessments across diverse work situations and environments to ensure conformity with specific health and safety regulations.

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