Role: Health and Safety Lead REF 20115
Contract Length: Temporary opportunity for a period of 3 months, with the potential to be extended
Location: Benfleet
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £50 per hour
Spinwell is recruiting for a Health and Safety Lead for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LEAD
- Deliver and driving forward an effective Health and Safety service, ensuring a health and safety culture is embedded across the organisation. Ensures the Council has effective policies which are well communicated to all relevant parts of the organisation.
- Develop and implement a health and safety strategy that ensure procedures and controls are in place to ensure a safe working environment across the Council.
- Ensure arrangements are in place for reporting of health and safety related incidents and accidents, with appropriate escalation mechanisms for RIDDOR reporting and remedial actions.
- Provide strategic and proactive advice on the Health and Safety implications and the management of exposure to Health and Safety risks.
- Ensure effective governance and training arrangements are in place for Health and Safety, with appropriate reporting and escalation mechanisms clearly set and adhered to.
- Work collaboratively with stakeholders, to provide support and advice and ensure that they have the necessary tools and guidance to enable them to effectively manage potential health and safety risks across the Council and commissioned services. Sets Health and Safety standards and ensures consistent adherence to both designed outcomes and agreed service levels.
- Lead on the creation of accessible training and dissemination of information and advice to all stakeholders including council staff and members.
- Lead on the regular monitoring and review of health and safety policies and procedures to ensure they remain effective and up-to-date.
- Utilise specialist technical knowledge and experience in ensuring best practice, industry standards and statutory requirements are met and accounted for within the health and safety framework, to enable the effective delivery of the council’s legal, moral and economic responsibilities.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY LEAD
- Evidence of successfully delivering health and safety strategies in similar complex organisations.
- Qualifications: Health & Safety diploma or equivalent, Chartered member of IOSH (CMIOSH) as well as Demonstrates commitment to own professional development
- Ability to make strong and influential relationships with a broad range of stakeholders, providing both challenge and support
- Strong consulting and negotiation skills, including excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you are a Health and Safety Lead, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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