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As a Consultant you must:
- Ideally have experience within Social Housing and Construction.
- Ideally hold GradIOSH grade or equivalent, we will consider TechIOSH
- Ideally hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), we will consider NEBOSH Certificate levels
- Have a minimum of 2 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 who is able to communicate clearly with people of widely differing health and safety backgrounds.
- Have proven ability with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365.
- Be willing to travel throughout with the occasional nights away.
- Maintain a valid UK driving licence.
A Consultant is required to:
- Conduct Audits of client premises to establish precise levels of compliance against legal and recognised national standards at locations around the UK.
- 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 client’s business.
- 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 with client’s ongoing needs and highlighting additional areas of support that may be needed as their projects progress.
- 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.
