Health and Safety Adviser.469
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
05/09/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 25/09/2022 23:59
Salary:
£33,486 - £37,568
Job Category:
Health and Safety
Employment Location:
County Hall
Further Information
Health and Safety Adviser
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
The Corporate Health and Safety Team comprises ten professional advisers who are committed to provide an excellent safety advisory service to all functions of Northumberland County Council and associated partner organisations.
The Role
You will be based at the Wansbeck Business Park in Ashington, Northumberland. A flexible hybrid working arrangement is in place to allow partial home working.
We are looking for a qualified Health and Safety Advisor who has at least specific experience in the construction/housing sector. The post holder will be managed as a member of the Council’s Corporate Health and Safety Team; however, the key role involves providing an advisory service to our arm’s length regeneration company, Advance Northumberland. Their activities include commercial, housing, construction, and project development. Key responsibilities include:
Advising construction and development sites on operational matters and compliance with health and safety law
Undertaking site audits and inspections as required by the business
Reporting to senior officers and board members, both in person and in writing
Deliver health and safety training
Liaise with Northumberland County Council Corporate Health and Safety team with regards to the service delivered
Essential requirements include:
A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent with at least three years’ experience working in a large organisation
Knowledge and experience of work in the construction and property sector
Current driving license
Able to determine priorities and work with limited supervision
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full information.
We are offering:
- We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
- A starting salary of £33,486 rising to £37,568 (Band 8)
- 25 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 30 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
- A commitment to work-life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, part-year working, and compressed hours
- Car Leasing Scheme
Please visit: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/About/Working-for-Northumberland-County-Council.aspx for more information regarding our benefits.
For further information about this vacancy, please contact Andrew Brooks, Corporate Health and Safety Manager, andrew.brooks@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
CLOSING DATE: 25th September 2022
Please note that this is a permanent position but applications on a secondment or part time basis would be considered for the right applicant. For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached notes.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk with your name stored in the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please also let the team know.
In line with the County Council’s Recruitment & Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CV’s. Any information provided on CV’s will not be considered for short-listing purposes.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, your application process will be directed to our Taleo system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with Taleo, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘hr-empty@invalidemail.com’ as you will not be notified by any other means.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.