Senior Health and Safety Adviser

Description

We are seeking a Senior Health and Safety Adviser for an initial 8 week contract based in Edinburgh. As the Senior Health and Safety Adviser you will ensure a robust governance framework for health and safety, aligned with our clients’ risk management framework and reporting accountabilities.

Duties include:

· Ensure the organisation’s governance arrangements for health and safety are robust and work effectively
· Monitor compliance with organisation’s policies and procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements – including how health and safety management is embedded
· Ensure the supervision, mentoring and development of a Modern Apprentice (Occupational Health and Safety)
· Develop and maintain effective and trusted relationships with Senior Management and Trade Union representatives
· Coordinate and oversee health and safety risk reporting

Knowledge and skills:

· Degree qualified, or equivalent
· Subject matter expert of UK health and safety legislation and regulation
· Professional health and safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma/NVQ Level 5 equivalent) and commitment to continued professional development
· At least 5 years’ experience of working in a health and safety role
· Excellent knowledge of OHSAS 18001 standards along with experience of auditing (OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor qualification preferred)

If you would like to be considered for this Senior Health and Safety Adviser role in Edinburgh, please click the link to apply. We would love to hear from you!

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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