Health & Safety Advisor 

Our client is a registered charity dedicated to the provision of hospice care for life-limited children and their families in the South West. 

Position: Health & Safety Advisor 
Location: Tiverton, Devon (with travel within the South West region) 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 37 hours per week 
Salary: £33,057 to £37,807 plus car allowance 

Closing date: 17 December 2018 
Anticipated interview date: 8th January 2019 

About the role: 

This is a rewarding and exciting Health and Safety opportunity to raise a smile every day working for a wonderful Charity in an amazing part of the Country. You will join them in a key support function managing and co-ordinating the Health and Safety arrangements across their diverse range of activities - hospice care, office support, retail operations and fundraising. 

Acting as the H&S Competent Person, you will provide advice and guidance on H&S matters to the Charity; maintain high standards of H&S to comply with their obligations and best practice; and promote a culture of H&S awareness. Duties include developing and implementing H&S policies and procedures, managing the CHSW H&S Plan, reporting on H&S activities, undertaking risk assessments and ensuring staff and volunteers are appropriately trained across all locations. 

About you: 

A background in H&S management, detailed knowledge of H&S legislation and a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential as is CMIOSH membership. You will be a practical thinker, solution driven and have the ability to influence and communicate at all levels. 

They value their staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team. They offer competitive benefits and of course the knowledge that every day your work makes a real difference to short and precious lives. 

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post requires an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. They welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

You may have experience of the following: Health & Safety Advisor, NEBOSH, IOSH, H&S, CMIOSH, Auditing, Health & Safety Officer, Compliance, Continuous Improvement, Health & Safety Adviser, Risk Assessment, Health & Safety Consultant etc.