The role
As the competent Health and Safety Advisor for Traded Services and Waste & Cleaning Divisions, provide health and safety oversight and assurance to leadership teams, services and operational management teams. Provide professional advice, guidance, support and assistance to all stakeholders, promoting awareness of and compliance with legislative and best practice requirements.
The role will be based in depots and require visiting site-based environments across the Borough.
You will be one of a number of H&S professionals working in the Council and will have a support network for knowledge sharing, continuous professional development and individual support and guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting thorough risk assessments and implement proactive measures to mitigate potential hazards.
- Create H&S process and procedure that align with recognised standards and implement effective strategies for continuous improvement and transformation
- Supporting and implementing comprehensive health and safety strategies tailored to our frontline services
- Leverage expertise, using negotiation and influence, to garner support from operatives, service managers, and stakeholders
Required Skills and Experience:
- Great communication skills to effectively engage with stakeholders, promote a culture of safety and display a passion for making a positive impact
- Holding an IOSH qualification with a background in health and safety advice and management
- Able to create robust H&S processes, structures and systems
- A high comfort level with ambiguity, able to navigate challenging opinions with ease
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark's residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities.? Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark's communities and the council's staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Additional details
Recruitment timetable
- Advert Closing Date: 22nd September 2024
- Interview Date: W/c 7th October 2024
*Please note, we reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date indicated above - please apply as soon as possible - we look forward to receiving your application.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition