Rural Health

Role Overview

To support the Rural and Projects Division in the ongoing implementation and management of the UK Health and Safety Policy and procedures and lead on proactive initiatives to help ensure continuous improvement. Supporting the Head of Compliance with ensuring employee compliance with health and safety regulations within their working practices (Estate Management, Food and Farming, Forestry, Architecture and Building Surveyors, Agency, Infrastructure Projects and others), in particular, but not restricted to the Construction (Design and Management) CDM Regulations 2015. In addition, innovating and supporting the implementation of procedures which enable fee earning teams to advise and ensure client compliance with relevant Health and Safety Regulations.

Key Responsibilities

•Act as an ambassador for Health and Safety within the Rural and Projects Division.
•Identifying risks and room for improvement within the Division, and assist in formulising and delivering solutions working with the wider compliance team and UK level Health and Safety team.
•Support fee earning teams (including some cross divisional work for key clients) with client liaison on Health and Safety practices, where required, however NOT providing Health and Safety consultancy for clients directly.
•Monitor upcoming Health and Safety legislation across all rural disciplines, and work with wider compliance team and discipline areas to implement processes to best ensure compliance.
•Lead investigation into minor/medium accidents and incidents, and support UK Health and Safety Team with any major investigations from a rural perspective.
•Help ensure compliance with the current Health and Safety Policy and procedure through internal auditing and reporting.
•Support the division with best verifying and ongoing monitoring of the suitability of their client supply chain (from a Health and Safety perspective) through the Rural Suppliers procedures.
•Escalate areas of concern to Head of Compliance.
•Analyse accidents and incidents to identify lessons and improvements.
•Lead the deployment and maintenance of employee Health and Safety training.
•Liaise with regulatory authorities and professional bodies on health and safety and investigatory issues (if required).
•Travel within the UK to offices to offer support to teams, including some liaison with key clients where required, at times working with other Savills (UK) Divisions.
• Support all disciplines with general Health and Safety queries. 

Key Skills

• NEBOSH diploma or similar health and safety qualifications
• IoSH Membership
• Working knowledge of rural specific health and safety concerns and practices.
• Extensive knowledge of the legal framework across the UK covering H&S.
• Development and implementation of policy and process.
• Accident/Hazard investigation and analysis to drive improvements.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Team Overview

The Rural Divisional Compliance Department is a small, dedicated team based in Cirencester, covering offices all over the UK and providing service to 500+ full time employees. They support the Rural and Projects division with all aspects of legislation, health and safety, tenancy management, insurance regulation and best practice. The diverse nature of the rural sphere ensures that no two days are the same and within the department.

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