Health & Safety Advisor

SafeSchool was established in November 2019. SafeSchool has a whole school approach to H&S in education. SafeSchool ethos is ‘because safety matters’. We drive compliance in every aspect of the school life. We provide around the clock support. If it’s important to you, it’s important to us.

SafeSchool are now proudly part of the wider JMG Group – a top 30 UK insurance broker with a strong presence across the UK who are experiencing rapid growth and continued success in the market.

SafeSchool are seeking to expanding further into the Northwest and beyond. We bring a refreshingly positive approach to Health and Safety in schools. Our services also incorporate Fire Risk Assessments, Asbestos, Legionella & Health & Safety Training.
We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Health and Safety professional / Manager respond to respond to requests from clients and provide Health and Safety advice and supervise a team of three H&S professionals.

Your main duties within this role will in an advisory role via phone and email as well as visiting clients to carry out any number of the following processes:

• Your primary role will be as a H&S Advisor, but you will manage a team of three members of staff.
• Visit client sites and complete audit process.
• Supporting with accident reporting from clients and provide guidance on RIDDOR reports
• To respond to requests (telephone or email) from schools and provide relevant technically and legally correct Health and Safety advice in a professional and practical manner for the school environment.
• To advise clients on specialist areas such as Asbestos, Legionella, Fire, control of contractors, Administration of Medicines, Manual Handling, Working at Height, risk assessments, COSHH, DSE, and DfE guidance.
• To research information required to provide detailed health and safety guidance and technical support to clients and Consultants.
• Assist and create in the writing of Guidance Notes, Standard Policies and Check lists.

Essential:

• The ideal candidate should hold a diploma in H&S or prepared to work towards successful completion.
• A minimum of a NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Being a member of IOSH would support your application as would experience writing risk assessments.
• Be part of an active CPD procedure.
• Full driving licence with appropriate motor insurance.
• Has access to a motor car every working day
• Able to use Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Able to work alone or part of a team.
• Qualification in delivering teaching to adults

Desirable:

• Previous experience in providing H&S consultancy services within a customer facing education environment is also desirable.
• Additional NEBOSH certificates in Fire and/or Construction.

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary commensurate with level of experience
• Hybrid working options considered following training & probation completion
• Free parking
• Company Pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement & Birthday off
• Death in service scheme
• Gym Flex
• Many  more

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