Assistant Health & Safety Advisor

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Health and Safety Advisor at Bury Council, this is a full-time Temporary role for the next 2 months, with the possibility of extension.

What is the role?

Bury Council are looking for an Assistant Health and Safety Advisor, to be responsible for services that are provided from various locations across the Borough and outside of core hours. You will be required to work flexibly outside of normal working hours in accordance with the exigencies of the service, which could reasonably include service responses to emergencies. Must have the ability to travel inside and outside of the Borough for which expenses will be payable in accordance with the council’s conditions of service.

What are your responsibilities?

• To assist in the delivery of the corporate health, safety and resilience service. Focusing primarily on health and safety related tasks.
• To advise and manage a range of compliance functions which relate to the management of assets owned or occupied by the Council, including duties under the Equalities Act 2010, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and elements of Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation.
• Support internal teams to ensure that the Council’s buildings comply with the current legislation.
• Coordinate delivery of statutory obligations, H&S and compliance with key stakeholders across the estate – including both the operational, educational and commercial portfolio.
• Maintain an effective and up to date register of asset compliance.
• Building up further knowledge and skills in these areas supported, where appropriate, by the team.
• To provide a customer-focussed role working with a number of diverse specialist and professional teams - planned maintenance, building support services, building operations and cyclical maintenance.

What skills do you Need?

• Must have recent experience of working as an Assistant Health and Safety Advisor
• Must be physically fit and healthy, as you will be working outside and visiting different locations within the borough.
• Excellent people skills, as you will be speaking to the public, other members of staff and managers.
• Full UK Driving Licence, and access to a vehicle
• Strong IT Skills, as you will be using Microsoft Office, including internal systems as well.

Next Steps:

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