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Are you NEBOSH certified and seeking a role within an organisation that is passionate about improving the region? If so, this may be just the role for you.
Our Health and Safety team is recruiting for a Health and Safety Advisor to ensure legislative compliance across the organisation. This role will focus particularly on the continuous improvement of health and safety management systems and processes, including compliance monitoring and auditing across the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA). Collaborating with internal teams and key stakeholders, you will provide competent health and safety advice, supporting with devising policies, providing guidance to employees and conducting risk assessments and inspections.
Working across our various sites including bus stations, park and ride sites, construction sites and our head office, you will ensure compliance is maintained in relation to the organisation’s legal obligations. This is an instrumental role in supporting the Health and Safety Manager in the development and delivery of a positive health and safety culture.
This is a great opportunity to make a positive impact to the WMCA and ensure that we are implementing a successful health and safety strategy. This role needs someone who is highly organised, skilled in risk evaluation and mitigation, and possesses a strong understanding of health and safety legislation.
What you will be doing.
- Support the Health and Safety Manager in delivering an expert health and safety advice service to the WMCA, elected member, officers and partners
- Assist in the effective delivery of the WMCA Health and Safety Strategy and associated delivery plans
- Assist in the development, management and continuous review of WMCA Health and Safety policies, procedures, and guidance
- Administer the corporate Safety Management System
- Carry out proactive monitoring, inspection and auditing of safety arrangements in line with health and safety legislation
- Investigate reports of accidents, incidents and near misses, determine their causes and make recommendations for improving recurrence prevention and controls
- Assist in the preparation of Health and Safety performance reports
- Represent Health and Safety interests at various forums
What’s essential.
- Experience of providing competent advice on health and safety matters
- Able to interpret health and safety legislation and prepare health and safety policies, procedures, and guidance
- A proven track record of delivering health and safety within multi-disciplinary organisation
- Working knowledge of current health and safety legislation and its application relevant to the role
- Good analytical skills, able to review information and determining the best approach
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- NEBOSH General Certificate level or equivalent
- IOSH Membership – minimum TechIOS
How to apply.
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Reasonable adjustments.
If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk). We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.
Salary and benefits.
We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), 28 days paid annual leave (plus an option to purchase more!), ethical saving options and healthcare plans, paid volunteering days, free financing for the latest technology, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
Hybrid working and location.
We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.
The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane with regular site visits required. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 3 days a week spent in the office. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.
Creating an inclusive workplace.
We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.
We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK, in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
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