Health & Safety Advisor (Public Sector) Are you looking for a Health & Safety Advisor (Public Sector) role? Interested in working for a Public Sector organisation? VANRATH are assisting a major Public Sector organisation with the recruitment of a Health & Safety Advisor (Public Sector) in Belfast. The role will initially run for around 3 months, with this highly likely to be extended, this proves to be a great opportunity. Salary £16.25 per hour Fantastic Public Sector Benefits Responsibilities To provide professional technical advice, guidance, training and support as requested to all levels of the organisation and external partner organisations, on the interpretation and application of health and safety legislation as it applies to council employees, functions, buildings and any other third parties affected by council undertakings. To provide professional technical advice and support as requested on the range of health and safety assessments which are required by the council and external partner organisations. To undertake health and safety audits and inspections as requested within the council and external partner organisations to monitor compliance with the corporate health and safety strategy, policy and procedure, legislation and best practice, ensuring that the outcome of all reviews are documented in accordance with unit procedures and that where non-compliance's are identified, timely corrective actions are recommended, and implementation progress monitored. To prepare, deliver, evaluate and review effective and engaging health and safety training courses and communications for council employees and external partner organisations and participate in all induction and in-service training and in other human resource management procedures as appropriate. To assist as requested with the preparation of continuous improvements and developments to the corporate health and safety strategy, policy and procedure. To review assigned accidents and incidents as requested and respond in accordance with unit procedures and relevant health and safety legislation, undertaking prompt site visits, accident investigations, reviews of working practices, preparation / submission of RIDDOR reports, reviews of accident history etc. To prepare evidence, witness statements and reports and to attend court as a witness, when required, in consultation with the Legal Services Unit. To assist with the investigation and response to any complaints or requests for information received by the unit in accordance with council procedures. The Ideal Person Have a third level qualification in a relevant subject such as Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification; Have a full, current driving licence Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year's relevant experience in a health and safety role, in each of the following three areas: Providing advice on the application of health and safety legislation; Conducting health and safety inspections, audits and accident investigations; and Preparing and delivering health and safety training courses. For further information on this vacancy, or any other Built Environment job in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Dan Orr in the strictest confidence. Skills: Health and Safety Construction NEBOSH