JOB TITLE: Health & Safety Manager
JOB TYPE: Permanent
PRIMARY INDUSTRY: Personnel
ADDITIONAL INDUSTRIES: Consulting & Management & Public Sector
PRECISE LOCATION: Chatham
DISPLAY LOCATION: Chatham
SALARY: £44,246 to £50076
START DATE: ASAP
DURATION: Permanent
JOB DETAILS
* Act as the Council's competent person and expert to enable the Council to meet the requirements of health and safety (H&S) law.
* Ensure that safe systems of work are in place and that the expertise and profile of Occupational H&S is strengthened in all areas.
* Create a culture of H&S awareness and promotion, compliance and continuous improvement whilst minimising accident/incident occurrence and reducing reportable accidents/incidents.
* Develop and produce corporate Occupational H&S Policies and bespoke training for employees and managers using up-to-date knowledge of legislation and best practice, working closely with others in the HR service.
* Manage and analyse data related to occupational H&S, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of incidents and accidents, and utilising data to identify areas for improvement and support decision making processes.
* Develop and ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to enable staff at all levels to understand their responsibilities and to carry them out effectively.
* Liaise with stakeholders in a way that promotes the One Council Plan and embeds their values and behaviours.
Qualifications
A NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent degree/level 6
professional qualification
Knowledge
* Knowledge of H&S legislation, regulations and standards and current best practice in Occupational H&S
* Understanding of risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification and how to mitigate risk
* Knowledge of effective training methods and techniques
* Knowledge of legislation, policies and procedures in relation to GDPR and data protection, equalities and safeguarding
* Familiarity with emergency response procedures and crisis management
Please forward updated CV for immediate consideration
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