4. Main Duties:

To devise, review and regularly monitor health and safety systems and procedures in consultation with service managers, to ensure they are up to date and comply with current legislation.

To review and advise on external/ in-house health and safety training sessions, monitor attendance and co-ordinate/ deliver training as required. To assist with the internal e-learning health and safety training modules.

To provide advice and guidance to managers on H & S issues relevant to their own service areas.

To keep up to date with current health and safety legislation, codes of practice and national guidance to ensure that good/ best practice in health and safety is implemented across all service areas.

To review and research new and changing legislation, proposing new Health and Safety policies and procedures are suitable for the Council and its employees.

To co-operate with Service Managers on the implementation of corporate health and safety policies and procedures including risk assessments, health and safety audits, safe operating procedures and emergency procedures.

To undertake a programme of health and safety audits as required, and make recommendations for any action required in consultation with the Corporate Health and Safety Manager. To monitor actions plans.

Where appropriate, develop and advise on service safety plans which meet the health and safety at work guidelines and support the Council’s health and safety policy.

To record all accidents and incidents, conduct investigations and reviewing processes, producing regular accident reporting information in line with KPIs, identifying where a RIDDOR report is required and subsequently submitting it. Taking and recommending further follow up action where necessary.

To attend all relevant Safety Panel meetings and service management meetings as required. Co- ordinate the work of service based health and safety representatives.

Advise on the preparation of health and safety expenditure plan bids for individual service areas in consultation with service managers and the Corporate Health and Safety Manager. Support Service Manager(s) in making a business case for changes which will enhance the health, safety and welfare of staff.

To work proactively with managers and staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement and compliance in the management of health and safety including undertaking regular site inspections and audits of both staff and contractor activities

Represent the Council at external health and safety practitioner groups / meeting.

Any other duties as assigned by the Corporate Health and Safety Manager or Service Manager.

All employees are required to support the Council’s safeguarding policy and undergo any associated training to ensure its functions are delivered having regard for the need to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

5. Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Essential:

A sound knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulation and best practice and their relevance and implementation in the context of local government service delivery.

Tech Membership level Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH). A NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupation