Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

Are you passionate about fostering a positive safety culture and making a real difference in your community? The Fire and Rescue Service in Nottingham is looking for a dedicated Health, Safety, and Environment Advisor to join their dynamic team!

Health, Safety and Environment Advisor
Arnold, Nottingham, NG5 8PP

• Full time, 37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
• Permanent position
• Grade 6 - £37,938 - £41,511

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety, and Environment Advisor to join their dynamic team. As the H&S Advisor, you will play the crucial role of fostering a positive safety culture within a Fire and Rescue Service environment ensuring they maintain both the safety and efficiency of the Service.

The Role

You will provide expert advice and support to the Service and its line managers to ensure that they comply with health, safety and environment regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and develop the Service’s H&S policies to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Conduct risk assessments taking a collaborative approach by utilising internal and external support.
• Conduct audits, inspections and proactive monitoring to measure organisational compliance.
• Provide evidence-based advice and support on health, safety and environmental risk management.
• Contribute to training needs analysis and deliver both practical training and e-learning packages.
• Investigate events, prepare reports and ensure implementation of risk control measures.
• Liaise with claims handlers in connection with investigations.
• Attend the Health, Safety and Welfare Committee.
• Identify opportunities for a reduction in the use of energy, water and other materials to contribute to the improvement of the environment.

Experience/Qualification

• Experience in conducting risk assessments, drafting policy and providing health, safety and environmental advice.
• Have effective communication, collaboration, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Hold a NEBOSH diploma or NVQ Level 5 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or be actively working towards one of these qualifications or hold a professional environmental qualification (e.g. IEMA Certificate in Environmental Risk Management or NEBOSH Environmental).
• Be able to demonstrate ethical and values driven behaviour.
• Possess a valid drivers licence (reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates protected by the Equality Act).

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – The service has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – They are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to the community while supporting your home life. They also support part time working.
• Annual Leave - 24 days of annual leave with an extra three concessionary days, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing -  As a Service, they provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on-site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the safety and well-being of Nottinghamshire communities, apply now!

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and you will be directed to the company website where you will be able to submit an application form.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Closing Date: Sunday, 5th January 2025

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Other suitable skills and experience include HSE Advisor, Environmental Health Officer, Safety Consultant, Risk Assessor, HSE Coordinator, Environmental Manager, Occupational Health and Safety Specialist, Compliance Officer, Safety Trainer, or Health and Safety Manager.