Health & Safety Adviser

Working hours: This role is available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis
Location: Fareham or Swindon/Hybrid working from home.
The opportunity:
Join our Health & Safety Team and help deliver effective H&S governance, systems, processes, and controls across the UK. You will travel as needed to ensure we meet all legislative and company requirements, maintain high H&S standards for employees and stakeholders, and support ongoing improvement in our H&S performance.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of different ways, including part-time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren't available full-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing?

• Promote a companywide positive health and safety culture.
• Provide guidance and support to management and employees on safety-related matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote safety initiatives and ensure the integration of safety practices into daily operations.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential safety issues and ensure compliance with established safety protocols.
• Assess workplace hazards and risks and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate them.
• Update and maintain accurate records and essential documentation in relation to the H&S systems
• Support the training delivery function for employees
• Manage the team mailbox queries and responses in a timely manner
• Maintain and further develop the management of contractors H&S approval process
• Other H&S and admin tasks as allocated by the H&S Manager

What are we looking for?
We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious individual with strong attention to detail. You will be approachable and collaborative, able to build and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will have

• Experience of working in a Health and Safety environment with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels
• Proficiency in safety auditing, inspection and identifying hazards.
• Excellent IT skills
• Attention to detail and the ability to enforce safety procedures and protocols
• Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on health and safety and risk management issues

You will need:

• NEBOSH General Certificate
• Be a member of the Institution of the Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) Tech IOSH or working towards
• A full valid driving licence

As an inclusive employer, we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and can perform at their best during the interview. You'll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

What will you get in return?
Everyone's different. That's why at Zurich, we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include 12% defined non-contributory pension scheme, annual company bonus, private medical insurance and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Follow the link for more information about our benefits - Employee benefits | Working at Zurich Insurance UK

Who we are:
At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we're creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet.

With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you'll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

We've made a promise to each other and every employee; to focus on sustainable impact, to care about each other's wellbeing, to use our diverse expertise to be curious and optimistic and to develop the skills needed for our future.

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment for a company that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions - then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

Our Culture:
At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we're particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we've won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic.

We've an environment that places a real importance on our people's wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We're also committed to continuous improvement, and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.

We're passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity. Our charitable arm, Zurich Community Trust, is one of the longest-established corporate trusts in the UK. In that time, we've awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

So make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported, Love what you do. Work for us.