Health and Safety Advisor

3 weeks ago

Witham, United Kingdom Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority Full time

**Job Title**: Health and Safety Advisor

**Contract**: Permanent

**Working Hours**: 37 Hours per week

**Salary**: £35,745 - £38,223

**Location**: Kelvedon Park

**Closing date**: 29th December 2023

*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location

**The Role**

You will part of a dedicated Health and Safety Department reporting to the Senior Health and Safety Advisor. You will assist with the planning, developing and implementation of the health and safety function across the Service. Working closely with Station and Service Managers.

**What You Will Be Working On**
- Assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of the H&S function
- Support the implementation of the departmental business plan.
- Promoting a positive H&S culture across the Service.
- Responsible for management, assessment and ‘closing’ of accidents/safety events using event reporting systems and H&S systems.
- Assisting Managers with carrying out premises H&S audits, collation of the reports to incorporate results into an annual report.
- Identify and review risk assessments by monitoring statistics and H&S legislation.
- Undertake H&S risk assessments and accident/safety event investigations as required and to be responsible for delivering on the outcomes.
- Undertake and co-ordinate initial information and data capture accident investigations.
- Production of accident reports to make recommendations.
- Direct consultation with Representative Bodies and Safety Representatives.
- Provide technical advice to all levels of Service Management. Advising on new H&S legislation in respect to its implementation.
- Advising on H&S training, managing and co-ordinating its introduction.
- Developing and delivering training.
- Providing H&S support/advice to ECFRS Accident Investigation Teams and Accident Investigation Boards, particularly in respect to legislative requirements and safe working practices.
- Compiling accident reports where required.
- Review existing policies and make recommendations for amendments
- Participate in the 24/7 H&S advisory support rota service.
- Provide sector competent advice related to other H&S matters to all levels of Service Managers.
- Deputising for the Senior H&S Advisor at meetings as required.

**What Are We Looking For?**

It is an essential requirement to have proven experience and a strong health and safety background as you will be required to provide health and safety advice to Service Managers, problem solving and decision making whilst working to exacting deadlines. We are looking for someone to support the Health and Safety Manager in the planning and development of the department strategy and support the implementation of the department business plan.

**Eligibility**

You will have a Level 3 accredited H&S qualification (or equivalent) and be a Technical Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), working towards Graduate (Certified) Membership.

**How to apply**

We love it when our applicants write thorough supporting statements so don’t be afraid to go into detail This will give us a great understanding of your skills and experience and how well you fit the role.

**Assessment and selection**

**Stage 1** Application & shortlisting (assessment will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Our employee forums and partners include:
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

**Our Culture and Benefits**

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

**Safeguarding**
- Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment._
- It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service._
- You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults._
- The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying._

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

**Salary**: £35,745.00-£38,223.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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