Health And Safety Advisor

We are looking to welcome a Health and Safety Advisor into our diverse and high-performing service. Based at our Service Headquarters in Birstall, Leicester. You will join us on a Full-time, Permanent basis (37 hours per week) and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £33,024 - £36,648 per annum.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are not limited to firefighting. We also respond to a wide range of incidents, increasingly those that involve our rescue capability. We also work closely with other emergency services and our local authority partners to deliver an emergency response and protect our communities. 

Benefits you will receive: 

Competitive salary Flexible working Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays Full support for ongoing professional development On-site gym facilities Free onsite parking Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire. The Health and Safety Advisor role:

As the Health and Safety Advisor, you will promote the benefits of Health and Safety, carry out station visits, and accident investigations and will provide advice to stakeholders on a day-to-day basis on a range of Health and Safety issues. You will also be involved in exciting project work such as ‘The Management of Contaminants: Occupational exposure as a firefighter’ as well as developing and delivering Health and Safety training, leading on specific areas or subjects and updating policies and documentation.

You will be working in a small Health and Safety team and with partners in other departments to embed a positive Health and Safety culture for the Service.

Skills we are looking for in our Health and Safety Advisor:

The right person will offer:  pragmatic advice balancing operational effectiveness and Health and Safety practice; collaborate on Health and Safety activity; willingness and desire to continually improve themselves and the service; and help in recognising and reducing the impacts of hazards.

You will hold a formalised Health and Safety qualification, such as NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent) You must also be committed to your own development and maintaining CPD is essential. We provide excellent opportunities for development and career progression. You will have excellent communication skills with a focus on customer service.

Closing date: 23:59 20th March 2024

Interview and test date: Week Commencing 1st April 2024

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives.

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

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Health and Safety Advisor, then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!