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Health & Safety Advisor

Employer
Acre
Location
England, London
Salary
£30000 - £38000 per annum
Closing date
19 Feb 2019

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Job Role
Health & Safety Advisor
Contract Type
Temporary/Contract
Hours
Full Time
Sector
Private
NEBOSH Qualification
NEBOSH Certification

Job Details

Acre have partnered up with a prestigious "magic circle" law firm based in Central London, who are looking to add a Health & Safety Advisor to their team on a full-time basis for an 18-month fixed term contract. You will be reporting directly into the health & safety manager and have experience in change environment and transformation experience.

To support the London Health and Safety Manager in providing an effective health and safety management. This will include assisting with the delivery of the health and safety policy and manual, developing and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders and coaching staff to enable and assist them in meeting their responsibilities in line with all relevant legislative guidance and best practice

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

  • Carry out internal Health and Safety training (inductions, fire marshals);
  • Assist with administration of permit system (permit to work, risk assessments and e-permit project), reviewing contractor risk assessment and method statements;
  • Identify and disseminate key Health and Safety information to staff as required;
  • To carry out inspections, audits and accident investigations as directed, to produce recommendations resulting from them, coaching staff as required and monitor management progress where significant risks are identified, seeking assurance of their completion;
  • To review incidents, risk registers, risk assessments and any other health and safety documentation to ensure their suitability, that appropriate actions have been taken where identified and monitor their implementation as required;
  • To develop, review or source health and safety training content as required to ensure identified health and safety competencies are catered for

Key Requirements

  • Takes responsibility for their personal development of skills and performance to ensure the required skills, knowledge and competence to fulfil the role and to make an effective contribution to the organisation;
  • Provide robust and practical health and safety support and guidance to managers on the areas within your level of competence, ensuring a high-quality service is provided to the business;
  • Maintenance of technical and non-technical knowledge;
  • Systematic about record keeping;
  • Positive approach and ability to remain calm under pressure.

Competencies

Essential

  • An appropriate professional qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate, NCRQ or equivalent;
  • Display Screen Equipment (DSE) qualification;
  • Facilities management experience;
  • Experience with health and safety management systems;
  • Experience in a corporate environment;

Preferred

  • Able to interpret health and safety legislation in the context of Freshfields' activities;
  • Experience in presenting and delivery of training.

In this newly formed role, you will be a key member of an expert team of specialists. This is a great opportunity for somebody looking to progress their career in a fast-paced global organisation. If you match up well to the above position, please apply now where you will be contacted to discuss the role in more detail.

Company

Since 2003 Acre has been the market pioneer of safety and sustainability recruitment. With a trusted brand and a collaborative, intelligence-led approach, we have successfully recruited more individuals within this market than any other recruitment company.

Company info
Website
Telephone
020 7400 5570
Location
Acre Resources Ltd
Chancery Station House
33 High Holborn
London
London
WC1V 6AX
GB

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