Head of health & safety

We are currently working in partnership with a Housing Association based in Liverpool, who are recruiting for a Head of Health and Safety on a 3-month contract.

The position is due to start immediately, and the daily rate on offer is between £450-600 a day dependent on experience (Paid via an Umbrella Company).

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Health and Safety professional with a strong understanding of Direct Labour Organisations (DLOs), capable of providing visible leadership and driving a positive safety culture across the business.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Reporting to the Board and Senior Management on a wide range of Health and Safety issues during an ongoing restructure
• Reviewing existing risk assessments and method statements, ensuring they are fit for purpose, with a particular focus on a DLO
• Overseeing the accident and incident reports, ensuring lessons are learned from all accidents and near misses
• Promoting a culture of Health and Safety across the organisation
• Auditing existing risk assessments and method statements as well as adherence to these
• Ensuring COSHH assessments have taken place and are valid
• Playing an active role within the Compliance team as required

Experience required:

• Experience required in Social Housing or construction
• Experience managing the Health and Safety of a DLO
• Experience dealing with trades

Working hours:

• Monday – Friday
• Manage your own diary

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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