Health & Safety Adviser (Corporate)

Job Details

Following recent retirements within Fife Council’s Corporate Health & Safety team we now have an exciting opportunity for three FC8 Health & Safety Adviser’s. The vacancy reinforces our commitment to professional continuous development and growth.

We are seeking three experienced and dynamic Health & Safety Adviser’s to take on a crucial role in developing and implementing Council wide, strategic health and safety initiatives while ensuring employee well-being and compliance with regulatory standards.

In addition to undertaking Health & Safety Audits, Workplace Inspections, monitoring compliance across all Fife Council Directorates, the role will have a critical role in establishing and implementing the Council’s strategic health and safety management systems.

That will include supporting implementation of the Councils Health & Safety Management Framework, Stress Risk Assessments, development of procedures which promote and drive a Positive Health & Safety Culture at every level and across each Council Service and Directorate.

You will provide professional support and advice to support the implementation and maintenance of the highest standards of occupational health and safety across Fife Council.

This will include ensuring that health and safety governance arrangements are in place and are regularly monitored and audited. You will be expected to be confident in the provision of advice, guidance and training to employees and managers at every level of the Council.

You may also be expected to lead on a range of specialist topics, working closely with Health, Safety and Wellbeing professional colleagues across the organisation to share knowledge on any specialist topic areas e.g., Asbestos, Working at Height.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Support the development of and execute health and safety strategies that align with Fife Council’s goals and regulatory requirements.
• Policy Development: Formulate and implement health and safety policies and procedures to foster a safe working environment.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure corrective measures are in place.
• Employee Training: Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on health and safety practices and emergency procedures.
• Incident Management: Lead investigations of accidents and incidents, ensuring accurate reporting and implementing preventive measures.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and best practices, keeping up to date with changes in regulations.
• Employee Support: Provide leadership, coaching, guidance and support to employees on health and safety matters, promoting a culture of safety and well-being.
• Continuous Improvement: Monitor and review health and safety performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing innovative solutions.

The Person

You must demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills to support the health and safety team and managers to achieve the Councils commitment to safe working practices. You will have good communication skills, good IT and report writing skills. You will be expected to effectively manage health & safety related projects and oversee project teams.

The successful candidates will have experience in engaging, persuading and influencing a wide range of audiences and stakeholders. You must be experienced in devising, delivering, and implementing pragmatic and proportionate solutions, in compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.

You will evidence a comprehensive, practical knowledge and experience of health and safety risk in one or more industry sectors (e.g. construction, manufacturing, motor vehicle repair, education, engineering, social care) or in a related discipline (e.g. occupational hygiene, behavioural safety, ergonomics and human factors, occupational health provision, etc.)

Educated to SCQF level 7, which includes NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification. Awareness of current UK Health & Safety legislation.

The opportunity presents an exciting opportunity for someone with Health & Safety experience in a large multi-disciplinary organisation with a strong track record of implementing successful health and safety programs.

Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills. Proficiency in risk assessment and incident investigation.

Knowledge: Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation and best practices.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

We are currently shaping our future workstyles however, in light of current advice, we are introducing blended home/office working that will include office access days each week with homeworking for the remainder of your working time.

For further information please contact: Hugh Wilson - [email protected]