Health and Safety Advisor

Benefits and Allowances

We offer a 35 hour week with the option to earn flexi time and approximately 6 weeks paid holiday depending on your public service experience.

Role Purpose

As a Health and Safety Advisor, use your skills and experience to support and advise on health and safety compliance across all Council Services and activities, carry out audits, inspections, accident investigations and complaints. Develop and review policies and procedures for health, safety and welfare across the Council.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a comprehensive health and safety advisory and support service to the Council with regards to all strategic and operational issues, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements for health, safety and welfare.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience of working at a senior level within a health and safety unit in a large organisation. As a minimum to have achieved the NEBOSH Diploma part 2, or NVQ level 4 or 5 in Occupational Health and Safety, or first degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management etc. and thereby hold Chartered membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) Or to hold the EHORB registration certificate.

Additional Information

Tower Hamlets is a fascinating borough, a multi-cultural community steeped in history. The contrasts and challenges in Environmental Health work is vast. Our Service is forward looking and has many exciting challenges to face.  

We are looking for an experienced Officer to carry out the full range of duties including:-    

• Audits
• Accident/incident investigations
• Provision of training
• Inspections

This is a unique opportunity and we are looking for a motivated and dedicated individual to help deliver on our key strategic objectives.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact David Tolley, Head of Environmental Health & Trading Standards on 020 7364 6724 or Edward Farrelly, Team Manager 07912 480 686

Contract Type Permanent

Working Hours 35 Hours

Job Category Environmental Health

Location

Mulberry Place
Mulberry Place, 5 Clove Crescent
London
E14 2BG

Salary £46,392 - £49,428

Grade K

Closing Date Aug 21, 2022