Health & Safety Lead Officer

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Health & Safety Lead Officer to join our team. This role is crucial in developing and implementing strategic health and safety initiatives while ensuring employee well-being and compliance with regulatory standards.

Provide professional support and advice to assist the HR Service Manager (Health & Safety and People Analytics) with the implementation and maintenance of the highest standards of occupational health and safety across Fife Council.

Ensure that health and safety governance arrangements are in place, monitored and audited.

Ensure the health and safety management system is implemented and maintained across the Council and promote continuous health and safety improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop 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 managerial skills to ensure that the health and safety team are competent and confident in their role. Have good communication skills, good IT and report writing skills. You will be expected to effectively manage a number of health & safety related projects and project teams. 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 10, which includes an Honours Degree or equivalent including NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

Extensive Health & Safety experience in a large multi-disciplinary organisation with a strong track record of implementing successful health and safety programs.

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

Thorough understanding of health and safety legislation and best practices.

For further information please contact Stevie Murray - Stevie.murray@fife.gov.uk