Health and Safety Officer

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Wildlife Trust Full time

**Status**: Part time, Permanent (17.5 hours per week)

**Salary**:£26,000-£28,000 per annum DOE

**Location**: Leith/ Central Belt (Hybrid options available - location dependent)

**Closing date**: 01 December 2023, 12 noon

**About us**:
For nearly 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas. The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.

**The Role**:
The Health & Safety Officer plays a vital role in advising and supporting the Trust to minimise workplace accidents and promote a positive health & safety culture. This position ensures compliance with health & safety legislation and industry best practices across the organisation.

**Main objectives**:

- Promote a positive health and safety culture within the Trust.
- Provide expert advice and support on various health and safety topics to ensure legal compliance and best practices.
- Monitor changes in health and safety legislation and recommend policy and procedural updates accordingly.
- Conduct workplace audits and inspections, draft reports, and develop action plans based on findings.
- Maintain the Trust’s online accident and near miss reporting system and analyse trends to advise on remedial actions.
- Assist with serious or complex accident investigations and report to relevant authorities when necessary.
- Develop and deliver training programs on health and safety topics.
- Draft and review health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and regulatory bodies.

The role requires a full driving license, as extensive travel around wildlife reserves is a fundamental aspect of the position. Flexibility in working hours is necessary to accommodate the demands of the role and ensure effective oversight of health and safety protocols across various locations.

**What we offer**:

- Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes.
- We have always been hugely flexible in our approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach.
- One Wellness Hour per week
- Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation
- Sick Pay Allowance
- Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave
- Training and Development- The Trust is a passionate employer, proactive about creating a culture of diversity and inclusive workplace that promotes and values equal opportunities for all. We welcome individuals from all networks of life, backgrounds, and experiences._

**Job Types**: Contract, Full-time

**Salary**: £26,000.00-£28,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Cycle to work scheme
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh

Application deadline: 11/12/2023
Reference ID: HSSWT1
Expected start date: 08/01/2024



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