Health and Safety Advisor

24 hours ago

Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Full time

Job summary

Do you have experience of implementing Health & Safety policies and practices?

Can you use your superb interpersonal skills to share information with others at all levels?

Are you looking for a role where no day is the same?

If so, then this is the perfect role for you We are seeking a motivated and driven individual to join our dynamic team as a Health and Safety Adviser, so please apply We can�t wait to hear from you

Job description

The main purpose of this role is to act as a lead Occupational Health and Safety Adviser/Officer, responsible for monitoring and reporting on the effective implementation of DVSA Occupational Health and Safety Policies and guidance.

Communicating effectively with all parts of the Agency is a key part of this role and the holder will be expected to organise, coordinate and contribute effectively across DVSA, engaging with all stakeholders as appropriate.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

- Conducting Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) reviews at designated premises, to include FRAs at smaller and remote sites as appropriate.

- Researching as necessary and communicate effectively as subject matter expert with internal and external stakeholders in order to implement a consistent approach to Health and Safety and fire safety

- Attending staff workplaces and assess ergonomic requirements to help staff members as required

- Making recommendations for improvement where necessary

- Preparing, coordinating and proactively lead on Health and Safety inspection schedules for the designated areas in line with DVSA�s health & safety policies and procedures as well as other areas as appropriate, engaging with key stakeholders

For a more detailed description of the role and its responsibilities please see the attached

Person specification

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to be someone who has experience of implementing Health & Safety policies and practices.

You will bring with you your experience of writing reports, ensuring the work you produce is to a high standard and is clear for others to understand.

You have outstanding interpersonal skills, being able to communicate effectively with others at all levels.

Additional Information

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 35 hours per week.

This role can be based in Cardiff, Bristol or Swansea your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.

There will be regular travel involved visiting sites for inspection with this role throughout Wales and the surrounding areas, this could occur 2-3 times a week and may include overnight stays. For this role you will be attached to one of our corporate locations in Cardiff, Bristol or Swansea, where presence at this site will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you.

Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

About Us

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably.

We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

We�re working hard to:

make roads saferimprove services for our customersmake road transport greener and healthierharness the potential of technology and datagrow and level up the economy

We�re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.

To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work

Qualifications

- Holds full National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH) certificate qualification
- Holds or is willing to achieve a fire risk assessors qualification within first 6 months of taking up post

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Delivering at PaceWorking TogetherMaking Effective DecisionsCommunicating and Influencing

Benefits

An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balanceExceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 308 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King�s birthdayLatest IT and Tech devicesA culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleaguesExcellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters levelWide range of discounts schemes on high street namesEmployee assistance program for health and wellbeingCycle to work scheme and Gym membership offersFor more information see

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