Health and Safety Advisor

Buckingham Futures are working on behalf of our local authority client based in Northamptonshire to provide a Health and Safety Advisor to work closely with Housing repairs and maintenance front line managers, providing professional advice and challenge on the full range of Health and Safety matters.

Experience and Knowledge

· Proven HSW knowledge and experience within a local authority with a good understanding of risk management initiatives and wellbeing issues

· Experience of working with managers, employees and trade unions at all levels.

· Experience of interpreting and advising upon the impact of new legislation

· Proven experience as a health and safety adviser within an organisation with a wide variety of health and safety risks

· Experience of developing and implementing policies and procedures

· Experience of working with managers, employees and trade unions at all levels.

· Up to date knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice and

knowledge of effective health and safety management systems

· Proven experience of undertaking audits, inspections, and accident investigations

· Experience of developing health and safety guidance and providing advice on a

wide range of health and safety issues

· Experience of supporting projects and /or workstreams and advising on HSW matters

· Demonstrable experience of and commitment to diversity

· Experience of working in partnership with trade unions

· Knowledge of GDPR

Essential Education and Qualifications

· Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (Level 3); level 3

Health and Safety NVQ, NCRQ Certificate in Applied Health and Safety or equivalent

· Hold Technical Safety Practitioner membership of IOSH or evidence of equivalent status / experience.

To register your interest, please call us on 020 8125 4321 or email jacques@buckinghamfutures.com.