We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated so whilst you care for our patients and clients, we’ll take care of you. We offer many different ways of helping staff including career development opportunities, flexible working, good annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing packages and financial support systems. Joining the Trust also allows you access to a number of saving options via our salary sacrifice schemes and a wide range of discount opportunities with retailers and service providers. Job overview • The Health & Safety Advisor provides specialist support to the Estates Directorate, acting as the competent person for all Estates-related health and safety matters. • The post holder ensures compliance with statutory legislation, NHS requirements and Trust safety policies, working across maintenance, operations, workshops, plant rooms and construction activities. • The role leads on risk assessments, auditing, incident investigation and training coordination, while promoting a positive safety culture. • The post works closely with Estates managers, contractors and Trust governance teams to support safe, high-quality and compliant Estates services.\ Main duties of the job • Act as the competent person for Estates-related health and safety. • Provide specialist advice to Estates managers, supervisors, maintenance teams and contractors. • Lead the development, implementation and review of Estates H&S procedures and safe systems of work. • Coordinate Estates audits, inspections and compliance monitoring. • Manage Estates risk assessments, COSHH and contractor RAMS reviews. • Support incident reporting, investigation, trend analysis and RIDDOR submissions. • Coordinate statutory, mandatory and specialist H&S training for Estates staff. • Support contractor safety management, CDM compliance and safe delivery of capital/minor works. • Promote a positive safety culture and contribute to Trust-wide governance groups. Working for our organisation You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives. Person specification Education & Qualification Essential criteria • Educated to Diploma (level 6) or above or equivalent demonstratable experience • NEBOSH General Certificate or above • IOSH Membership (TechIOSH or above) or working towards • Training/qualification in Risk Assessment, COSHH or equivalent Desirable criteria • NEBOSH Construction Certificate • Graduate IOSH membership • CDM Regulations 2015 training/qualification • Specialist Estates/Engineering safety training Experience Essential criteria • Experience working in a Health & Safety role within Estates, Facilities, engineering, construction or similar technical environment • Experience completing risk assessments, COSHH assessments, and safe systems of work • Experience conducting audits, inspections and compliance monitoring • Experience reviewing or approving contractor RAMS Desirable criteria • Experience working in the NHS, healthcare or other safety-critical environment • Experience contributing to H&S policy development • Experience managing or monitoring contractors • Experience supporting CDM-related activities or capital projects • Experience chairing or leading safety-related meetings Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria • Detailed knowledge of relevant legislation (HASAWA, MHSWR, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER) • Ability to interpret technical information and convert it into practical guidance • Strong audit, inspection and compliance monitoring skills • Excellent communication and influencing skills; able to challenge unsafe practice • Competent in Microsoft Office and safety systems (Datix, PALMS, JSET) • Commitment to NHS values including respect, compassion, inclusion and teamwork • Ability to communicate complex technical/safety information clearly • Ability to analyse incidents, identify root causes and recommend improvements • Physically able to work in plant rooms, confined spaces and PPE-required areas Desirable criteria • Knowledge of ISO 45001 or similar management systems • Working knowledge of NHS HTMs/HBNs • Experience using incident/risk management software (e.g., Datix) • Ability to produce dashboards or compliance reports