Health & Safety Officer - Housing Asset Client in Caddington

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Health & Safety Officer - Housing Asset Client on behalf of Luton Borough Council.

Main purpose of position: To ensure that all operations managed and delivered by BTS (Client) are safe and in accordance with all relevant legislation. To identify, assess and advise on impending legislation to ensure that the business is fully prepared for any changing requirement before it becomes mandatory.

Responsibilities:

• Advise all BTS managers, employees, subcontractors and other delivery partners on statutory obligations in respect of health & safety and provide guidance on good practice.
• Draw up BTS health & safety policies and procedures where required, and review existing systems as appropriate.
• Advise and assist in the application of an appropriate corporate structure for risk assessment.
• Facilitate and monitor the latest regulations and update senior management with regards to all Health and Safety matters (e.g. asbestos, legionella, fire risk assessments in accordance with the Fire Safety Order for all relevant LC premises).
• Act as Principle Designer (CDM) to promote positive health and safety co‑ordination between client, contractors, designers, subcontractors, other service providers and the employer using forums, team meetings, etc.
• Be aware of and exercise personal responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and CDM 2015.
• Provide and facilitate health & safety training for staff at induction and where identified need occurs, advising the Learning & Development function on further health & safety training needs.
• Facilitate resources aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of staff.
• Continuously maintain professional knowledge of changes in legislation, advice and guidance through CPD and participation with relevant Health and Safety organisations and national professional bodies.
• Report to the Housing Asset Manager on issues and implications arising from the points above; prepare reports for the Housing Asset Manager and the BTS Senior Management team, as requested.
• Attend Council meetings, working groups, court hearings, etc, as appropriate.

Skills and Experience:

• At least 3 years post qualification experience in a similar post providing health and safety advice.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, CDM 2015 and associated regulations and guidance.
• Able to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, with a wide range of people.
• Able to consult with, negotiate with and influence a range of people including customers, internal colleagues and external agencies such as HSE, Fire Service and Insurance Companies.
• Able to represent the service.
• Able to write clear and concise reports and maintain accurate manual and computerised records.
• Able to effectively analyse issues and develop appropriate solutions (i.e. sensible H&S implementation).
• Able to use MS Office products including Word, Excel, employee databases.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in health and safety.
• Corporate member of IOSH.
• Able to attend meetings and undertake work, inside and outside the Borough and outside of normal office hours, including weekends and in response to emergencies.

About Us: Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.