Job type
TemporaryLocation
BelfastWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Health And SafetyIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£36,000 - £39,000 pro rata
H&S Advisor, Public Sector, Belfast City Centre based, 6 month contract, £36k-£39k
Your new company
Hays are working with the Chief Executives department for a large public sector organisation in Belfast to source a Health & Safety Advisor on a contract basis to assist their legal services section.
Your new role
This is a contract role for an initial period of c. 6–9 months with the possibility of extension.
You will report to the Assistant Corporate Health and Safety Manager on Health and Safety matters for the Corporate Health and Safety Unit and the organisation.
You will contribute to the ongoing development, delivery and review of an effective corporate health and safety service and strategy which will enable the Council to achieve the highest possible standards in health and safety, meet the challenges associated with the delivery of health and safety excellence in a complex and diverse organisation and ensure compliance with its statutory and best practice obligations.
The corporate health and safety strategy encompasses (but is not restricted to) the:
- Corporate Health and Safety Policy
- Corporate Health and Safety Management System (policies, procedures, guidance, forms, templates, information management systems)
- Corporate Health and Safety Risk Register
- Corporate Health and Safety Assurance Framework
- Annual Corporate Health and Safety Plan (including the corporate health and safety priorities, objectives and performance indicators)
- Annual Unit Business Plan (including the health and safety inspection programme, fire risk assessment programme, corporate health and safety training programme)
To ensure the health, safety and welfare of employees and others affected by the organisations activities through the efficient and effective delivery of specific work activities allocated to the postholder.
What you'll need to succeed
To be eligible for this role you will:
- Have a third level qualification in a relevant subject such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification;
- Have a full, current driving licence which enables them to drive in Northern Ireland, and a car available for official business, or, access to a form of transport which enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full; and
- Be able to demonstrate, by providing personal and specific examples on the application form, that they have at least one year’s relevant experience in each of the following areas:
i. Providing advice on the application of Health and Safety legislation;
ii. Conducting Health and Safety inspections, audits and accident investigations; and
iii. Preparing and delivering Health and Safety training courses.
What you'll get in return
This is a superb opportunity to work with a large public sector organisation within their Chief Executive’s department where you will be exposed and work with all matters with regard to Health & Safety that affect the entire organisation.
In addition, you will work with a highly experienced, professional and supportive team that will ensure you are get up to speed with the duties of the role quickly.
The salary for the role is £36,000- £39,000 pro rata
37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
23 days annual leave plus 12 stat day pro rata.
You will be paid weekly via BACS transfer into your bank account every Friday morning.
Online timesheet app for submitting your timesheet.
What you need to do now
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