Health and Safety Advisor - Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom - Cheshire West and Chester Council

Cheshire West and Chester Council

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Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder is required to provide health and safety and occupational hygiene advice, guidance and training to managers, supervisors, employees, contractors, outside agencies and others to ensure that the Council meets its statutory health and safety duties.

Organisation

Cheshire West and Chester Council

Location

Ellesmere Port

Job Category

Corporate, Legal and Governance

Grade

CWAC NJC
Grade 10

Salary Min
- £37,261 per annum

Salary Max
- £43,366 per annum

Hours per week

Weeks per year

Employment Type

Permanent

Closing Date

18/06/2023

Ref No

W2723

Documents

BABD 5406 Health and Safety Advisor JDPS

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Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities.

West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive - through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Health and Safety Team (Companies, Compliance and Assurance Service) for a
Health and Safety Advisor
Grade 10.

The role will help ensure that the Council is meeting its statutory health and safety duties through the regular provision of health and safety and occupational health advice, support and training including but not limited to:

Managers
Supervisors
Employees
Contractors
Clients
Outside agencies

The post-holder will have lead responsibility for providing this to specific Directorates and will be expected to be pro-active in helping them to consider and complete the Council's compliance and assurance requirements set out in its Health and Safety and statutory compliance frameworks to ensure that the Council is safe and well-managed.

Monitoring and reporting on Health and Safety issues and accidents/incidents will be required and you will be expected to manage a caseload of health and safety reviews, which may include secondary schools, as well as contribute to Council risk assessments and investigations where necessary.

We are looking for a positive and confident self-starter able to provide advice, support and reassurance to senior managers and colleagues.

Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.

Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £10.90 per hour for all contracted hours.