Senior Corporate Health and Safety Advisor

Senior Corporate Health and Safety Advisor

London Borough of Ealing
Recruiter: Adecco

Contract Details

Type: Temporary
Pay: £33.78 per hour (PAYE) / £44.99 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Perceval House, Ealing (Hybrid - 2 days per week from home)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)Purpose of the Role

To provide a competent, pragmatic, and professional health and safety advisory and support service to Council services, monitoring compliance through audits and inspections. You will also support the development, implementation, promotion, review, and monitoring of the Council's Health and Safety Management System, policies, and procedures.

Key Objectives

Ensure the Council remains compliant with health and safety legislation and requirements.
Audit and inspect service units/council teams, highlighting non-compliance or unsafe practices, and work with managers to resolve issues.
Promote a positive safety culture with a customer-focused approach.
Advise on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of relevant health, safety, and fire safety legislation, best practice, and industry guidance.
Be an active member of the Corporate Health and Safety team, delivering efficient and effective services in line with SLAs and KPIs.Main Duties & Responsibilities

Provide advice and guidance to reduce work-related injuries and ill health.
Complete health and safety audits and inspections in line with the Council's safety management system.
Ensure inspections and audits consider the differing legislative and civil duties across council operations (e.g., legal duties as landlord).
Assist managers in ensuring council contractors are suitably procured, monitored, and evaluated.
Support managers in investigating accidents and dangerous occurrences, and undertake detailed investigations where appropriate.Experience & Knowledge

Substantial experience in health and safety.
Strong knowledge of health and safety terminology, legislation, and best practice.
Ability to interpret and apply statutory requirements relevant to Ealing Council.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong decision-making and prioritisation abilities.
Experience delivering in-house training sessions.
Knowledge of construction-related health and safety standards.
Understanding of legal and best practice frameworks for fire and asbestos management in commercial and domestic properties.Qualifications

Essential: NEBOSH General Certificate in Health & Safety; IOSH membership (minimum TechIOSH level)
Desirable: NEBOSH H&S Diploma or equivalent; NEBOSH Fire Safety CertificateHow to Apply

If you have the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply. If shortlisted, an Adecco Consultant will contact you to discuss progressing your application to the Council.

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