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:
1. Develop fire and emergency plans.
2. Investigate and report accidents per RIDDOR.
3. Implement corrective actions after accidents.
4. Chair consultation meetings with staff and management.
5. Coordinate risk assessments (FRA, HSRA).
6. Manage high-risk activities via permits.
7. Protect new/expectant mothers and apprentices from hazards.
8. Maintain H&S records and statutory documents.
9. Coordinate with government agencies and vendors.
10. Display H&S information across offices.
11. Create and review H&S policies.
12. Collaborate with Premises, Facility, and Admin teams.
13. Ensure H&S compliance across branches.
14. Attend New Joiners Inductions and management meetings.
15. Provide H&S guidance for office fit-outs and maintenance.
16. Conduct branch/office visits and report findings.
17. Perform periodic checks at offices.
18. Handle additional tasks assigned by the department head.
Additional Skills:
IOSH or NEBOSH certification or higher.