Health and Safety Officer - The main responsibility is to ensure that the Bank is compliant with UK Occupational Health & Safety standards, laws and guidelines and to provide a healthy & safe environment for its staff, customers, contractors and visitors and that all the statutory requirements are instituted and maintained throughout.
Responsibilities:
* Develop fire and emergency plans.
* Investigate and report accidents per RIDDOR.
* Implement corrective actions after accidents.
* Chair consultation meetings with staff and management.
* Coordinate risk assessments (FRA, HSRA).
* Manage high-risk activities via permits.
* Protect new/expectant mothers and apprentices from hazards.
* Maintain H&S records and statutory documents.
* Coordinate with government agencies and vendors.
* Display H&S information across offices.
* Create and review H&S policies.
* Collaborate with Premises, Facility, and Admin teams.
* Ensure H&S compliance across branches.
* Attend New Joiners Inductions and management meetings.
* Provide H&S guidance for office fit-outs and maintenance.
* Conduct branch/office visits and report findings.
* Perform periodic checks at offices.
* Handle additional tasks assigned by the department head.
Additional Skills:
IOSH or NEBOSH certification or higher.