Health & Safety Consultant

As a Consultant you must:

• Hold a GradIosh grade or equivalent.
• Hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent).
• Have a minimum of 5 years practical experience in a health and safety role.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, with good mastery of the English language.
• Demonstrate an ability to relate easily with clients and colleagues, to understand and empathise with their circumstances.
• Be a highly effective consultant/trainer who is able to communicate clearly with people of widely differing health and safety backgrounds.
• Have proven ability with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and PowerPoint.
• Be willing to travel throughout the UK and work away from home (typically 6-8 days per month).
• Maintain a valid UK driving licence.

A Consultant is required to:

• To identify and secure new business through the extension of services to existing clients or the acquisition of new clients.
• Conduct Audits of client premises to establish precise levels of compliance against legal and recognised national standards at locations around the UK.
• To conduct inspections of construction sites at various stages of the project.
• Devise cost-effective plans for addressing clients needs for health and safety improvements.
• Negotiate with enforcing authorities on behalf of clients.
• Undertake routine health and safety activities on behalf of clients, in such areas as:
  • Policies, Organisation and Procedures
  • Risk Assessments
  • Surveys and Inspections
  • Mentoring and providing advice
  • Management reporting
  • Accident/Incident reporting and investigation
  • Contractor Management

• To prepare client specific documentation as appropriate to the needs of the clients business.
• Deliver training in a variety of health and safety topics and geographical locations, including IOSH and HABC courses as well as bespoke UKHSE training.
• Pursue continuous professional development, ensuring your own skills and knowledge are always up-to-date with the latest changes in legislation and codes of practice.
• Provide guidance and support to other members of the team and assist in their professional development.
• To support the Managing Director with the allocation of resources to maximise on revenue returns.
• Carry out such other duties that are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and standing of the post.
• To maintain a current and valid driving licence.
• To maintain GradIosh membership status as a minimum.