Health and Safety Advisors

£28,221 - £35,229 p.a (pay award pending)

Hours: 37 hours per week.   Whilst the post is full time, applications for part time/term time working would be considered.

We are looking for experienced health and safety professionals with a genuine interest in the safety and wellbeing of people to join our team at Solihull Council.

As a Health and Safety Advisor you will work as part of a dedicated team responsible for delivering an effective and customer focused health and safety advisory service to managers and employees across a diverse range of Council services, external customers, school academies and other partner organisations.

You will be values orientated, solutions focused and have a collaborative ‘can do’ work style, and be required to deliver complex professional advice and guidance, as well as promote the principles of sensible and proportionate risk management.

To be successful in this role you will already hold or be working towards attaining the NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, and hold professional membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) with an up-to-date record of continued professional development. You will be able to demonstrate experience on the application of Health and Safety Management Systems, working in compliance with appropriate legislation and best practice guidance. Whilst experience of working in Local Government, Schools and Housing would be advantageous, it is not essential.

The ability to be travel effectively inside and outside the Borough is essential for this post.

In return we offer you a great opportunity to be part of a valued and supportive Health and Safety Support Team, developing your skills and experience to make a real difference to the safety and wellbeing of others. Working for Solihull means that we can offer employees a great working environment, together with a range of flexible working options, attractive staff discounts and a career average pension scheme.

Whilst the post is full time, applications for part time/term time working would be considered.

To apply please visit https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/job/51271/health-and-safety-advisors/

Closing Date for applications is 17^th March 2019.

If you have a specific question or require further information regarding this post, please contact Mark Wills, Health and Safety Team Manager by email: mark.wills@solihull.gov.uk or by telephone: 0121 704 6829.