At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on health and safety, ensuring compliance and promoting a safe workplace culture.
- Company: Dynamic organisation focused on health, safety, and environmental excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to continuous improvement and safety excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in workplace safety and well-being while growing your expertise.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH certification and practical experience in health and safety roles.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Are you a Construction or Maintenance bias Health & Safety Advisor, seeking your next permanent opportunity? Based in Hampshire, the successful applicant will provide subject matter expert advice, guidance and insight to colleagues across the organisation, encouraging a culture of proactive health and safety management.
Responsibilities
- Develop close and influential relationships within the region to support the leadership team, ensuring health, safety and environmental services are easily accessible and well-integrated into daily operations.
- Work directly or indirectly with enforcement bodies such as the HSE, Local Authorities and Fire and Rescue services to ensure the organisation stays up to date with compliance requirements.
- Act as an advisory to the business by sharing knowledge and guidance at toolbox talks and team meetings.
- Research, design and develop health, safety and environment initiatives supporting managers to drive and deliver organisational change to ensure risk is managed; driving compliance with the law and best practice standards expected by The Regulator of Social Housing.
- Design and promote health, safety and environmental resources to support managers with the effective operational management of occupational safety risks.
- Provide expertise and advice to develop, implement and monitor the health and safety management system to maintain compliance with H&S, construction and environmental legislation.
- Evaluate the impact of the health and safety management system by monitoring accident/incident reports, undertaking investigations, and where appropriate advising on measures to prevent reoccurrence.
- Produce reports and evidence where required for distribution with external stakeholders such as insurance providers, the HSE, and Local Authority.
- Monitor Safety, Health and Environmental compliance through inspections and audits.
- Proactively identify and address potential issues ensuring a coordinated response to maintain a safe workplace for all colleagues.
Requirements
- Essential – NEBOSH National Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, and NEBOSH Health & Safety Management for Construction certificate, or equivalents.
- Desirable – NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent.
- Practical experience in a H&S role in a multi-discipline and multi-site environment with a track record of delivering measurable and visible improvements in health, safety, and wellbeing culture.
- Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH) working towards Certified Member status, proactively participate in Continuous Professional Development.
Health and Safety Advisor in Portsmouth employer: BRC Jobs
Join a forward-thinking organisation in Hampshire that prioritises health and safety, offering a collaborative work culture where your expertise will directly influence the wellbeing of colleagues and the community. With a commitment to professional development, you will have access to continuous training opportunities and the chance to work closely with enforcement bodies, ensuring compliance and fostering a proactive safety culture. This role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact but also positions you within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in health and safety management.
