Health And Safety Advisor

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our growing team based in Loughton, Essex.

The purpose of the role:

The Health and Safety Advisor will assist the Head of Health and Safety in ensuring Qualis Group’s obligations towards Health and Safety are met. They will support with the implementation of new and existing legislation and internal procedures. The Health and Safety Advisor will also help to support managers to achieve safe working conditions, legal compliance and the development of an effective Health and Safety culture.

Remuneration:

The salary: The ideal candidate will join us on a full-time basis in return for a salary between £32,000 -£36,000 per annum plus other benefits. Exact salary will reflect your experience and skill set.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Working with the Head of Health and Safety in developing, implementing, and maintaining Qualis Group Ltd Health and Safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and guidance. Assist with the review and update of the Legal Register to reflect legislation changes.
• Supporting in the development and implementation of management systems that meet the requirements of ISO 45001. Undertaking formal internal audits of our HSMS and its implementation across all business activities.
• Assisting in the preparation of internal reports meeting packs and agenda items and supporting with the ongoing management of the Group’s Qualis Health and Safety Committees.
• Setting safety standards and assist with the development and implementation of safe systems of work. Ensure employees and managers fully understand and adhere to those expectations. Delivering toolbox talks, employee inductions and creating content for safety communications.
• Working with managers and supervisors to help develop their skills to undertake risk assessments, accident investigations and inspections to enable a proactive approach to Health and Safety risk management.
• Monitoring the Group’s H&S performance by undertaking inspections of work activities at work locations, as well as scheduling and tracking of all internal inspections across all departments, reviewing and tracking the reports completions. Communicate findings with appropriate recommendations for improvements and ensure corrective actions are closed out within set timescales.
• Undertaking incident investigations. Identify possible causes, monitoring and driving implementation of lessons learned, corrective actions and preventative measures.
• Supporting managers during the procurement of suppliers and contractors by evaluating suitability with respect to their H&S competency. Continuously monitoring the H&S performance of suppliers and contractors, attending regular liaison meetings, taking minutes, and follow up the actions agreed in the meeting.
• Identifying H&S training requirements and planning safety training programmes in conjunction with the People Team and Operational leaders. Leading on the selection of external training providers and liaising with providers to organise courses.
• Liaising with the Qualis People Team regarding Health and wellbeing issues, including occupational health provision, mental health support, returns to work, particularly where risk assessments are required.
• Providing advice and support on all aspects of Health and Safety to managers and employees.
• Assisting with the delivery of a H&S behavioural program for all employees and relevant suppliers. Leading by example in the development of the safety culture.
• Ensuring that our core practices are done so to protect the safety of all and the reputation of the organisation. Liaising with external parties who may be affected by the Qualis undertakings in relation to H&S, such as contractors, shareholder and community groups where appropriate.
• Continuously and proactively carry out reviews to improve our systems, policies, technology and ways of working to optimise safety across the Group and ensure the Safety Team is a valued partner to the organisation.
• To demonstrate our core values of working as one team, taking personal ownership, thinking commercially and being customer focused.

Required knowledge and skills:

• In-depth knowledge of OSH legislation, ACoPs and Guidance and practices
• Proven experience as safety Advisor or similar
• Experience in developing policies and procedures.
• Experience in development, implementation and delivering of H&S induction /

training, coaching and mentoring on relevant OSH systems and training programs.

• Excellent communication and advisory skills.
• A broad understanding of construction, housing maintenance and property

management.

• Proficient in MS Office

Required qualifications and experience:

• 
  NEBOSH National General Certificate (or working towards)
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Member of IOSH or working towards
• Working towards a NVQ Level 6 in occupational safety