Job Description
Post Title: Health and Safety Adviser
Location: Inverness/Hybrid
Hours: 35 hours per week
Duration: Permanent
Salary: £41,423 - £44,899 per annum
Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.
Contact Person: David Cowie Tel: 07799 914960
Job Purpose: To assist in the provision of a comprehensive health and safety advisory service to the various Services of the Council in order to meet statutory requirements and to actively assist the Occupational Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager in developing and maintaining a strong and positive health and safety culture.
Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions, Tel: 01955 608279 (24 hour voicemail) or email: Recruitment.Enquiries@highland.gov.uk quoting the post reference number above.
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The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.
As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.
Shortlisted applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Requirements
* Health and safety experience in a Local Authority or other multidisciplinary organisation.
* A professional qualification in occupational health and safety (NEBOSH diploma or equivalent).
* Chartered membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or willing to work towards this accreditation
* Willing to travel (including overnight stays).