Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Senior Health and Safety Advisor
Manchester
Circa 50,000 plus excellent benefits

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by a local government authority and emergency services to hire a new Senior Health and Safety Advisor. This position is tasked with working closely and reporting into the Health and Safety Manager across the organisation and ensuring the "Best in Class" health and safety standards are in place. The role is predominantly focused on working with the local fire and rescue service across their operations. It is an excellent opportunity for an established, Chartered health and safety professional to continue developing their career.

Responsibilities for the Senior Health and Safety Advisor will include:

• Providing expert practical and technical leadership and advice in health, safety, and risk management measures across a multidisciplinary organisation
• Delivering new initiatives across health, safety, and wellbeing and understanding the statutory requirements to any wellbeing-related impacts.
• Assisting with the implementation and development of ISO management systems, such as ISO45001
• Investigating serious health and safety related incidents, preparing reports and recommendations on corrective action and ensure compliance
• Contributing and leading on projects covering compliance and best practice across health and safety legislation

The successful Senior Health and Safety Advisor will have:

• Chartered Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
• BSc in Occupational Health and Safety or NEBOSH / NCRQ National Diploma (or equivalent)
• The ability to develop and implement effective health and safety strategies, policies, and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with experience influencing and engaging with a wide range of senior stakeholders and the capability of training non-health and safety professionals within an organisation

This is great opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment. For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Madeline Underwood on (0) (phone number removed) or apply here.

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