Overview
We\'re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset - and you\'ll be a key part of that. As a Health and Safety Officer and CDM Adviser you will serve as the lead adviser on health and safety matters to the Service Director and Senior Managers within the Infrastructure and Transport Directorate. This role involves managing health and safety initiatives, promoting food practice and influencing others to adopt a strong health and safety culture. Your day-to-day work will involve:
Responsibilities
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, organisational policy and professional codes of conduct.
* Championing health, safety and wellbeing within the directorate to promote a positive health and safety culture.
* Conducting health and safety audits to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
* Supporting activity associated with Employers Liability and Public Liability claims.
* Managing approved budgets for health and safety improvements.
We recognise the importance of a good balance between work and home life, so we do everything we can to accommodate flexible working, including working from home, with agreement from the manager. We\'re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
Qualifications
* Level 2 qualification or equivalent to 5 GCSE\'s including Maths and English at Grade 9-4 (A-C).
* Level 3 qualification or equivalent to 3 A Levels.
* Level 5 qualification or equivalent professional accreditation.
* A proficiency in using health and safety management software and tools.
* Previous experience in a health and safety advisory role within a complex organisation and in managing health and safety audits and inspections.
* A thorough understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and in-depth knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
Working arrangements
This role provides the opportunity for hybrid working, allowing you to work either from home, subject to managerial approval, or from one of our offices.
Benefits and terms
* 30 days\' annual leave (in addition to bank holidays).
* The contract offered is permanent and full-time (37 hours per week).
* We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management.
* We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
* Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
* Staff discounts in gyms.
* Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
* Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
* A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
* My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.
* The Salary for the role is Grade 11, ranging from £32,597 - £36,363 per annum.
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