H&S Adviser (Operational) - Waverley Court - 16121_1787742719

Salary: £40,501 - £47,639

Hours: 36 per week

To assist the Senior Health and Safety Adviser in the provision of an effective and customer focused occupational health and safety service, working in (but not exclusively) one of the following functional areas:

• Strategic Support
• Operational Support

As health and safety adviser for the Corporate Health and Safety team, you will be expected to:

• Assist the Council Health and Safety Manager to develop, promote and sustain a best value, customer focused health and safety service to support the Council's strategic objectives and performance standards.
• Assist the Senior and Principal Health and Safety Adviser in the provision of advice to line management on health and safety competencies relevant to levels of responsibility and/or work activities in the service areas to assist management identify any training needs.
• Where appropriate, contribute to the development and delivery of training, development workshops or briefings for managers and employees.
• Contribute to the development of effective health and safety management systems, policies and procedures that reflect best practice and comply with health and safety legislation.
• Develop and maintain close and effective links with managers and local Trade Union Representatives, ensuring that service needs are responded to promptly.
• Provide managers with professional advice on all matters relating to occupational health and safety affecting the Council as an employer and service provider.
• Work in partnership with managers to support the development and implementation of safe and healthy working practices and environments.
• Undertake any other relevant and appropriate duties.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• At least 5 years' post NEBOSH certificate experience in a specific health and safety role.
• CMIOSH preferred (or working towards).
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), if not held on appointment will be required to obtain the full Diploma within 3 years of appointment to the role.
• Awareness of current H&S legislation and how it impacts H&S across CEC.
• Membership of IOSH preferred.
• Experience of developing H&S procedures and guidance.
• Experience in working in a team and individually, as well as with other internal stakeholders.
• Experience in reporting and investigating RIDDORs.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.

Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working.