Health & Safety Advisor

Jacob Rose Recruitment are delighted to be working with our client in Bristol to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor in a newly created permanent position.

We are able to consider applications from part time and full time candidates for this role. This role attracts a salary of £35,000 to £38,000 depending on experience.

Job Purpose:

To provide competent advice and support to the company’s Client base, in line with all legislation, as well as government regulations concerning each client’s industry, safety and the environment.

Main areas of responsibility:

• Advise Business owners, Directors and all levels of the workforce on all H&S matters including changes in legislation. Providing up to date information on H&S policies and regulations including updating all documents in line with the changes and updates
• Developing and delivering relevant toolbox talks and training with a client’s workforce as required
• Conduct full investigations of accidents and near misses as required by the client and record as required
• Complete RIDDOR reporting for clients where applicable
• Writing, Implementing, monitoring and providing advice on Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Carrying out risk assessments and audits as requested by clients and recommending the relevant course of action.
• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments on behalf of clients and feedback findings to the relevant person
• Making presentations, collecting data, identifying probable risks, carrying out fire drills for clients
• Being continually abreast of current legislation and changes

Business Development:

• Attend Business Networking events which may be on a weekly basis and represent the company
• Build a client base by finding referrals via both own contacts and those made via business networking

Decision Making

Several direct decisions and various in conjunction with the Head of Health and Safety Services

Person Specification

• Be an effective team contributor.
• Excellent communication and possess good reporting skills.
• Computer literate - proficient in Microsoft Applications
• Self - motivated and used to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail
• Must be able to problem solve and lead by example.
• Be persistent and follow-up issues until resolved and adhere to recognised standards.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence, persuade and communicate with people at all levels within an organisation.

Qualification/Experience Required

• Any of the following qualifications plus solid recent experience within Health and Safety in a similar role
• Evidence of relevant Continuing Professional Development
• NEBOSH National General Certificate as a minimum
• Technical member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health with a commitment to become Graduate/Member
• Ideally have NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Skills and competencies

• Negotiating and networking
• Sales Experience
• Using good judgement
• Being tolerant and respectful
• Communicating and presenting effectively
• Possess a methodical approach
• Being attentive to detail and thorough
• Being proficient and self-assured

If you would like to apply for this role of Health & Safety Advisor then please sent your cv through today for consideration.