Health and Safety Adviser
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
16/05/2022
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 29/05/2022 23:59
Salary:
Grade 6 ^8 (SCP 22 - 35) £27,514 to £39,571
Job Category:
Health and Safety
Employment Location:
City Hall and home working
Further Information
Sunderland City Council has an ambitious City Plan which sets the framework for the City’s ongoing regeneration to help ensure we serve our communities to the highest standards possible. The Plan takes us up to 2030 and some major milestones have already been achieved including the completion and occupation of the new City Hall, the Northern Spire bridge and transport corridor. More projects are ongoing such as the development of a Culture House, Riverside Sunderland development on the former Vaux site which includes a new car park and pedestrian bridge across the River Wear.
Due to increased workloads, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health and Safety Advisor to work within Sunderland City Council’s Health and Safety Team. You will be required to work agilely between home and office-based in City Hall, Sunderland. The post will involve some site-based travel.
The successful candidate will:
• provide specialist health and safety advice to managers and employees of the council, its partners including schools as well as trade unions.
• support the Health and Safety Manager and Senior Health and Safety Advisors in ensuring high standards of health and safety for all employees and in any other areas where the Council has an interest.
• assist in the formulation of appropriate policies and practices.
• attend and represent the Council’s health and safety team at local and national meetings or forums.
Day to day tasks may include anything from investigating accidents/incidents, contributing to developing the management system, working closely with senior leadership teams to influence safety, ensuring compliance with legislation & regulations, reviewing and completing risk assessments, preparing reports, delivering and developing training programmes and promoting positive H&S culture.
Qualifications required at Grade 6
Eligible for Associate/Technical Membership of IOSH or working towards Grad IOSH
Progression to Grade 8
Awarded Grad IOSH or equivalent
Ideally you will have experience of working within an organisation which has a broad range and diversity of risks that may include Events, Construction Design Management, contractor vetting and experience in delivering engaging and informative training. You will need to have excellent communication skills, be an effective team player with an adaptable approach enabling you to build strong and lasting relationships with a range of people.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For an informal discussion please contact Geoff Scrafton, Health & Safety Manager, on 07733002154 or email geoff.scrafton@sunderland.gov.uk.
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Operational HR Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
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Please note
This job is closed for applications.