Health & Safety Advisor

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Safe School Job Type: Full time Contract Type :
Permanent Safe School was established in November 2019. Safe School has a whole school approach to H&S in education. Safe School ethos is Everyone Matters. We drive compliance in every aspect of the school life. We provide around the clock support. If its important to you, its important to us. Safe School are now proudly part of the wider JMG Group a top 30 UK insurance broker with a strong presence across the UK who are experiencing rapid growth and continued success in the market.

Safe School are seeking to expanding further into the Northwest and beyond. We bring a refreshingly positive approach to Health and Safety in schools. Our services also incorporate Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos, Legionella & Health & Safety Training. We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Health and Safety professional to respond to requests from clients and provide Health and Safety advice, and support.

Main duties & responsibilities:
Visit client sites and complete audit process. Supporting with accident reporting from clients and provide guidance on RIDDOR reports To respond to requests (telephone or email) from schools and provide relevant technically and legally correct Health and Safety advice in a professional and practical manner for the school environment. To advise clients on specialist areas such as Asbestos, Legionella, Fire, control of contractors, Administration of Medicines, Manual Handling, Working at Height, risk assessments, COSHH, DSE, and DfE guidance.

To research information required to provide detailed health and safety guidance and technical support to clients and Consultants. Assist and create in the writing of risk assessments, guidance, safety alerts, bulletins, newsletters, Toolbox Talks, content for monthly webinars and other school-specific training. Essential:
The ideal candidate should hold a diploma in H&S or prepared to work towards successful completion. A minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate. Being a member of IOSH would support your application as would experience writing risk assessments. Be part of an active CPD procedure. Full driving licence with appropriate motor insurance. Has access to a motor car every working day Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Able to work alone or part of a team. Qualification in delivering teaching to adults Desirable:
Previous experience in providing H&S consultancy services within a customer facing education environment is also desirable. Additional NEBOSH certificates in Fire and/or Construction.

What we Offer:

Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience Hybrid working options considered following training & probation completion Free parking Company Pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement & Birthday off Death in service scheme Gym Flex Many more
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