Regional Health & Safety Advisor

The Role
The Health & Safety team's mission is to provide a world class business partnering service to the Regional Operations Teams and the support functions. We assist and advise the business to ensure workplace, fire, and security safety of employees, customers, and the safety of authorized suppliers, contractors, and members of the public entering or residing around our properties. We endeavor to support and protect all stakeholders through the application of workplace Health and Safety regulations, guidance, and best practice. By working with the Operations Teams you will develop ownership of H&S at all levels within the region by providing coaching, training, support, and advice on health, safety, fire, security, and employee wellbeing. We focus on developing positive working environments that encourage people to work safely because they want to.
Key Responsibilities
Share ideas, skills, and knowledge, and identify areas for improvement and recommend solutions within own expert area and across your region/city.
Liaise with others as appropriate to work collaboratively with other departments within the business.
Escalate any areas of risk to your Line Manager (Regional Health and Safety Manager).
Support the delivery of third-party Health and Safety Audits and Fire Risk Assessments, and support the completion of actions post-audit/assessment.
Perform regular inspections and monitor workplace H&S, fire safety, and security performance to identify areas for improvement, and ensure that appropriate corrective or preventative actions are taken, including follow-up reviews.
Support regional teams to understand and develop workplace risk assessment. Provide specialist support where required.
Support with embedding health and safety policy, procedures, and guidance. Feedback to group function on the practicality and effectiveness of these arrangements and associated documentation.
Support the collation of information following an accident, incident, or fire.
Allocation of appropriate administration time to meet department and business objectives.
Actively commit to personal and professional development.
What We're Looking for in You
Experience of providing H&S advice and guidance in the workplace. Holds appropriate professional qualifications - minimum standard is NEBOSH certificate or recognized equivalent (or working towards). Team-spirited and proactive with a positive and "can do" attitude to work, colleagues, and clients; ability to build credibility internally and externally. Possesses good interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) including negotiating, relationship building, and influencing skills. Demonstrates a practical, hands-on approach, willing to take ownership of problems, and to develop and execute solutions effectively. Capable and experienced in working without supervision, whilst maintaining an awareness of one's own limitations. Good organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and work effectively and successfully within demanding time frames. Previous experience of presenting effective training course.
What You'll Get in Return
An annual bonus so you can share in the company's success. 25 days' paid holiday. Pension - based on how much you save, we'll contribute 1% more. Flexible working opportunities. Shared Parental Leave - 18 weeks full pay. Other benefits include, ShareSave, Bike to Work, Charity Match, amazing discounts and more!
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