Health and Safety Consultant

Your new companyJoin the dynamic and forward-thinking team at the London Borough of Croydon, the most populous borough in London, known for its rich history and vibrant cultural scene. As part of our ongoing transformation, driven by the mayor's business plan, we are committed to creating a place of opportunity, improving financial sustainability, and enhancing the quality of life for our residents:* Our council owns and manages a diverse portfolio of corporate and commercial properties, ensuring efficient use and strategic development to support our community's needs.* With significant regeneration and growth plans underway, including the Croydon Town Centre Regeneration Programme, we are focused on revitalising our commercial and corporate property sectors to drive economic recovery and renewal.* This is an exciting time to be part of Croydon, as we embrace positive change and work towards a brighter future. Join us and contribute to making Croydon a place we can all be proud to call home.Your new roleAs a Health and Safety Consultant, you will be reporting to the Head of Health, Safety and Compliance Manager and will be responsible for the development of organisational culture, which promotes the health, safety and fire safety of all employees, clients and the public and supports a safe working environment. You will manage the day-to-day advisory service to departments on Health and Safety issues and risk assessments to enable decisions and judgements to be made, in line with the councils' obligations as an employer and the council's corporate policy. As the Health and Safety Consultant, you will work to minimise operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries whilst also being able to provide a professional, proactive and commercially focused approach to health and safety service delivery across all council departments.Key Responsibilities* Undertake auditing of H&S policies, practices and procedures* Develop and implement systems to monitor H&S performance* Advise on all aspects of H&S management - COSHH, Manual Handling, DSE etc.* Key stakeholder management* Assist senior colleagues in the H&S team to monitor and audit 3rd party targets.* Assist in the development of a training plan for statutory and mandatory training.* Accident and incident investigations and reporting* Visit sites to monitor compliance with H&S responsibilities and provide feedback for future purposesWhat you'll need to succeedThe ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar health and safety role, preferably from a public sector commercial and housing environment background. In previous roles you would have developed H&S policies, standards and procedures and prepared reports and recommendations. You will be able to provide exceptional H&S and fire safety advice and a track record of working collaboratively with senior managers and colleagues all whilst promoting a positive H&S environment at work. You will be holding an NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate and IOSH membership and show a passion for professional development.What you'll get in returnThe London Borough of Croydon Council will offer a salary of £47,040 - £49,083 along with a comprehensive and competitive permanent package designed to attract and retain top talent. Employees benefit from a generous annual leave allowance of up to 30 days, depending on length of service.Flexible working arrangements are also available to support a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, the council supports professional development through various training programs and opportunities for career progression, ensuring that staff can grow and advance within the organisation.Moreover, Croydon Council is committed to the well-being of its employees, offering a range of health and wellness initiatives. These include access to an Employee Assistance Programme, which provides confidential support and counselling services, as well as discounted gym memberships and health screenings. The council also offers membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which provides a secure and reliable retirement plan. Employees contribute between 5.5% and 12.5% of their salary, depending on their pay band, and the council makes significant contributions as well. By joining the London Borough of Croydon Council, employees become part of a supportive and forward-thinking organisation dedicated to making a positive impact on the community.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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