Health & Safety Advisor

We are working exclusively with a Housing Association in the North East to recruit a Health & Safety Advisor. In this newly created role, you will join the existing Health & Safety team and provide advice to all colleagues within the Group and support the Head of Health & Safety in the development and implementation of the Group's Health & Safety strategy.

The Role:

• Providing advice and guidance to Group colleagues on the suitability of risk assessments, method statements and other relevant documents submitted by Group contractors.
• Investigate accidents, near misses, dangerous occurrences and other incidents and provide timely reports and recommendations, notifying relevant parties as appropriate.
• Oversee the health and safety mentor programme to ensure it operates effectively across the Group.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of a health and safety communications plan to ensure effective communication with Group colleagues.

The Candidate:

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and Grad IOSH membership.
• A track record in delivering projects and driving improvements within deadlines and to agreed targets.
•  Experience of the effective management of health and safety in the Housing or Property Management sectors.
• Proactive thinker with strong influencing and engagement skills.

Reference: CS-13396