AddressHealth and Safety Co-ordinator
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Health and Safety Team for a Health and Safety Co-ordinator.
We are looking for a positive and confident self-starter to join our fast paced, dynamic Health and Safety Team within the Companies, Compliance and Assurance Service. The role will help ensure the Council is meeting its statutory Health and Safety duties through regular provision of health, safety and occupational health advice and training.
It would be advantageous if you are currently delivering first aid courses and have an understanding of SharePoint.
Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.
The post-holder will have responsibility for providing operational Health and Safety-related advice and guidance on day-to-day issues to managers, supervisors, employees, contractors, clients, schools, and members of the public. You will be pro-active in supporting the Council’s compliance and assurance requirements set out in its Health and Safety and statutory compliance frameworks to ensure that the Council is safe and well-managed.
A key part of this role will be to visit council services mostly primary schools to monitor, audit and review Health and Safety compliance, this will include writing a report and making recommendations for Health and Safety improvements.
The ideal candidate will already have council experience or certainly understand how local authorities work. Is a team player with excellent ICT, communication and organisational skills and be comfortable working in a variety of environments.
This role is a Hybrid Flexible Worker and this means that the role will be flexible and mobile, working at the contractual work base, other council locations, partner buildings, at home or other suitable location. Many services and customers span across the Borough and therefore you may be required to work at any location in Cheshire West and Chester.
In return you will be playing your part in keeping people healthy and safe. Together we can ensure healthy, safe, and thriving work environments, schools, supply chains and communities across our borough. You will also receive 26 days annual leave (31 after 5 years service) plus bank holidays, the ability to work flexibly and have access to a range of benefits in terms of reward, wellbeing and development.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Kelly Hughes at Kelly.hughes@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk or call 01244 976951.
Interviews planned for Tuesday 16th April and Thursday 18th April subject to change at The Portal, Wellington Road, Ellesmere Port CH65 0BA
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £10.90 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
