Health & Safety Advisor - Newtownabbey

Northern Ireland Housing Executive - Health & Safety Advisor - NewtownabbeyNI Housing Executive is one of the largest housing bodies in the UK. Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for a move into the Public Sector?

• Hourly Rate: £16.63 per hour
• Location: Newtownabbey
• Hours of Work: 37 hrs per week, Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 5.00 pm
• Holidays: 35 days pro rata
• Duration: Temporary, ongoing
• Please note closing date for this vacancy is by 21st June 2024 - however you can register your interest for other upcoming vacancies by applying today

• To develop and review the required Health and Safety Policies and associated processes in accordance with the Policy.
• To undertake a range of workplace Health & Safety Inspections and audits to ensure organisational compliance with statutory requirements and to positively promote best practice and follow-up to ensure continual improvement in respect of Health & Safety performance throughout the organisation.
• To develop, deliver and review the relevant internal Health & Safety awareness training, in accordance with agreed learning objectives.
• To support relevant staff and line managers with the completion of the risk assessments relevant to their work.
  

• Possess a degree or equivalent level qualification (Level 6*) or higher qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Can demonstrate 3 years’ relevant experience in a Health & Safety Advisor/Officer role.
• Hold membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) at Graduate level (GradIOSH) or above.
  (Successful candidates should be able to demonstrate commitment to undertaking IPD, to facilitate Chartered Membership (CMIOSH) of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) within a 2 year time period).
• Can demonstrate significant relevant experience in each of the following areas:
• 1. Developing a range of organisational Health & Safety policies and procedures in line with consultation and screening processes
  2. Reporting and investigating incidents, including RIDDOR reportable and liaising with statutory bodies such as HSENI
  3. Undertaking workplace inspections, writing reports and developing & monitoring completion of associated action plans
  4. Completing a range of Risk Assessments, developing written Safe Systems of Work and Method Statements
  5. Designing and delivering a range of Health & Safety Training
  6. Facilitating organisational forums or developing materials to effectively communicate and disseminate relevant Health & Safety information.
• Can demonstrate
  • Excellent planning and organisational skills;
  • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full.
• Desirable: Can demonstrate experience within a large complex, multi-site organisation.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.