Health and Safety Officer

3 weeks ago


Okehampton, United Kingdom Westcotts Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers Full time

**Health and Safety Officer**

**Hybrid Working**

Westcotts is a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer with over 280 team members based across Devon and Somerset.

We are now looking for a Health and Safety Officer to join us on a permanent part-time basis (14.5 hours / 2 days per week). Reporting to the Partner accountable for health and safety and working closely with the Health and Safety Administrator, you will co-ordinate and lead activities on all matters of health and safety whilst having responsibility for the day-to-day health and safety of the Firm. The position can be based from any of our offices; however, travel will be required to all offices from time to time.

**Main Duties**

The main duties (but not limited to) are the following:
- Upkeep and delivery of in-house health and safety training materials including office manual, induction training, refresher training, office champion and management training (including CDM).
- Co-ordination, completion, and monitoring of new starters and annual DSE training including follow up actions of organising equipment e.g., chairs, desks.
- Attendance at Quarterly new starter meeting to complete Health and Safety new starters brief.
- Production of Health and Safety communications including ad hoc Viva Engage updates and monthly report for the Management Board.
- First Aider monitoring and training co-ordination.
- Completion of all general health and safety related risk assessments and supporting office lead Partners on completion of local assessments.
- Selection, co-ordination and monitoring of external health and safety related contractors including fire, electrical, and asbestos.
- Co-ordination of all fire risk assessments and guidance to office lead Partners on any subsequent required actions.
- Co-ordination of asbestos reviews and surveys to required timescales as well as ongoing 6 monthly review and communication of asbestos management plan.
- Co-ordination and guidance of legionella assessments, reviews, and actions.
- Co-ordination and guidance of required electrical assessments including PAT testing and fixed wire.
- Ongoing monitoring and coaching of individual office completion of health and safety routines including alarm testing, sensor checks, fire drills, extinguisher checks, emergency lighting and gas servicing.
- Carry out annual Health and Safety office inspections to ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation.
- Responsible for the incidents and accidents reporting process for the Firm.
- Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (HSE) legislation.
- Point of contact for all health and safety queries.

This job description summarises the main duties and responsibilities of the post, however the list is not exhaustive as the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties, tasks and projects of similar level and responsibility as deemed appropriate by the local Partnership team.

**Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications**
- Outgoing and socially confident.
- A positive attitude, friendly, and approachable.
- Resilient, able to multi-task, and work independently / flexibly.
- Adaptable, organised, and conscientious.
- Takes the initiative, ability to prioritise, and meet deadlines.
- Discreet, professional, and team orientated in approach.
- Passionate about all areas of health and safety.
- Ability to learn new IT skills quickly and good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with proven accuracy and an eye for detail.
- Ability to articulate health and safety requirements / proposals efficiently and pragmatically.
- Full driving licence and access to own transport is essential.
- At least 2 years previous or current health and safety role experience.
- Minimum of NEBOSH / IOSH or other health and safety qualification required.
- Ideally Fire Safety and Asbestos qualifications or certificates.

**Terms / Benefits**
- 14.5 hours per week (Hybrid and Flexible working available).
- 81.25 hours holiday / bank holiday per year increasing to 95.75 hours holiday / bank holiday after three years’ service.
- Opportunity to carry over 1 week’s holiday pro rata into the following holiday year.
- Annual salary review.
- Death in service 3 x annual salary.
- Access to Westfield Rewards and Health scheme.
- 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
- Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.
- Introducing clients and team member commission schemes.
- Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6% after 4 years’ service).
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity after one year’s service.

**How to apply**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £14,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 14.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
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