Health and Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

Ready to take the next step in your Health & Safety career?

MCS Group are proud to be partnering with a leading public sector organisation in their search for a Health & Safety Advisor. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to join an established organisation and provide practical advice and guidance across a varied working environment.

The Role:

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will:

• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to managers and employees across the organisation.
• Support the development, implementation and review of Health & Safety policies, procedures and arrangements.
• Ensure Health & Safety practices remain aligned with relevant legislation, best practice and organisational priorities.
• Work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Line Managers and Trade Union Representatives.
• Support the organisation in identifying and managing Health & Safety risks and promoting a positive safety culture.
• Provide advice on Health & Safety matters and work towards achieving practical and successful outcomes.
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of Health & Safety systems, processes and practices.
• Work effectively within a large, multi-disciplinary organisation, building strong relationships across different areas of the service.
• Undertake duties flexibly where required, including occasional evening, weekend or public holiday working in line with the needs of the service.

The Person:

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential:

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• A NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• 2 years' relevant Health & Safety experience within a Health & Safety Officer/Advisor role.
• Candidates without the required academic qualification may be considered with 4 years' relevant experience.
• Experience working within a large, multi-disciplinary organisation.
• A proven track record of providing practical Health & Safety advice and guidance with successful outcomes.
• Experience working effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Line Managers and Trade Union Representatives.
• Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety policies and procedures in line with legislation and best practice.
• A full current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, or access to suitable transport to fulfil the duties of the post.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to gain further experience within a large public sector organisation.
• Exposure to a varied Health & Safety environment and a broad range of stakeholders.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on workplace safety, compliance and organisational standards.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity, please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Jay Boyd - Recruitment Re-sourcer:

028 9049 0907 j.boyd@mcsgroup.jobs

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in Northern Ireland to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your request.

Even if this position is not right for you, we may have others that are. Please visit our website to view a wide selection of our current opportunities.