The Corporate Health and Safety Adviser post sits in the Corporate Health and Safety Team at the London Borough of Islington, initially serving the Community Wealth Building and Resources directorates. The work covers safety culture, practical safety systems and policies, audits, risk assessments, training and advice to senior leaders. The role suits a candidate with the NEBOSH general certificate, working towards a diploma, and IOSH technical membership, with occasional out-of-hours support expected. Pre-employment checks include references and Occupational Health clearance.
What the job involves
- Support services in embedding a strong safety culture
- Develop and implement practical safety systems and policies
- Conduct audits and risk assessments and provide expert advice
- Deliver training and support staff competency
- Advise senior leaders and collaborate with stakeholders
- Contribute to the council's drug and alcohol testing programme
- Undertake and review health and safety management systems and incidents
- Contribute to health and safety performance reports
- Advise managers and staff
- Lead operational and specialist safety activities
What’s required
Qualifications
- NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health as a minimum
- Working towards NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ level 5 or 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Practice, or equivalent
- Technical member of IOSH, working towards Graduate level
Experience
- Developing and delivering safety policies and procedures across a large organisation
- Experience in a health and safety role
Skills & knowledge
- Ability to lead specialist and operational safety activities
- Strong knowledge of legislation and risk management
- Excellent communication, influencing and training skills
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health clearance
- Proof of address
Other
- Ability to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours support
Nice to have
- Health and safety experience in local government
What’s offered
- Up to 31 days' leave a year, rising to 36 days after five years' local government service
- 35-hour working week
- Flexible working arrangements
- Learning and development opportunities
- London Living Wage paid as a minimum
- Local government pension scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
- Local discounts from shops, restaurants and health and beauty providers
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
