Health and Safety Officer

Our client is a large healthcare organisation who are looking for a Health and Safety Officer to work closely with colleagues across their expanding estates and facilities department. This person will be responsible for providing specific and expert advice and promoting a positive health and safety culture.

This is an office based role based in Keighley, Bradford and offers a salary of around £41,200.

Role responsibilities;

• To lead and promote a positive Health & Safety Culture and the implementation and ongoing management of the organisational health and safety management system in line with HSG 65 and supporting guidance.
• To provide expert advice on matters relating to the Construction Design and Management Regulations
• Manage issues identified from property and service risk assessments, and co-ordinate to completion with delegated leads.
• Lead the preparation of local policies, procedures and safe systems of work within the framework of company policies to facilitate achievement of internal targets and controls.
• To assure compliance with COSHH regulations
• Develop and deliver training and induction programmes relating to health and safety as required locally to staff.

Ideal Candidate requirements;

• 3 years+ proven experience in a similar H&S role
• Formal H&S certificates such as NEBOSH and willing to undertake continuous professional development to keep up to date on knowledge.  
• A clear, practical understanding of UK and European health and safety legislation
• Analytical approach to identifying problems and developing real, practical and sustainable solutions.
• Ability to produce clear and concise reports.
• Ability to work to tight and often statutory deadlines.
• Knowledge of health and safety  management within a healthcare environment would be advantageous
  

Role Benefits;

• Salary of around £41,200
• Holiday package 26 days + Bank Holidays
• 37.5 hours week - Monday - Friday 
• Basic Pension
• Great opportunities for training, career support and progression

If interested in this role then please apply and contact Laura for more information on (url removed) or call (phone number removed).