Health And Safety Officer

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Officer to join our team in Greater Manchester on a full-time, permanent basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing health and safety advice and support to the company. You will carry out audits and inspections, support the management teams in delivering our positive health and safety culture, and advise on health and safety risks to employees, our customers, supply chain and members of the public. We operate an agile working style, 3 days a week in the office or on site, and 2 working remotely, Monday - Friday. This role involves traveling throughout the area to our properties in the North.

What we’re looking for

We are a customer-focused organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only have health and safety experience; you’ll also have great customer service and communication skills and a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of current health and safety legislation, regulations and industry codes of practice
• A proven track record of developing and delivering training and presentations
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Good report writing skills
• Proven customer service experience
• Good attention to detail
• Good influencing and relationship building skills
• Good oral and written communications
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• You are required to have a full UK driving licence and access to you own vehicle.

Qualification Requirements

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Desirable:

• Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

This position will require a basic DBS check which will be paid for by The Guinness Partnership.

If you’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile. Role profile: https://jobs.guinness.org.uk/rps/Health&SafetyOfficer.pdf

The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.