Required Qualifications & Experience
As a Consultant you must:
- Ideally have experience within Social Housing and Construction.
- Ideally hold GradIOSH grade or equivalent, we will consider TechIOSH
- Ideally hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), we will consider NEBOSH Certificate levels
- Have a minimum of 2 years practical experience in a health and safety role.
- Have excellent oral and written communication skills, with good mastery of the English language.
- Demonstrate an ability to relate easily with clients and colleagues, to understand and empathise with their circumstances.
- Be a highly effective consultant who is able to communicate clearly with people of widely differing health and safety backgrounds.
- Have proven ability with Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365.
- Be willing to travel throughout with the occasional nights away.
- Maintain a valid UK driving licence.
Main Duties
A Consultant is required to:
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Conduct Audits of client premises to establish precise levels of compliance against legal and recognised national standards at locations around the UK.
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Devise cost-effective plans for addressing clients needs for health and safety improvements.
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Negotiate with enforcing authorities on behalf of clients.
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Undertake routine health and safety activities on behalf of clients, in such areas as:
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Policies, Organisation and Procedures
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Risk Assessments
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Surveys and Inspections
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Mentoring and providing advice
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Management reporting
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Accident/Incident reporting and investigation
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Contractor Management
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To prepare client specific documentation as appropriate to the needs of the client's business.
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Pursue continuous professional development, ensuring your own skills and knowledge are always up to date with the latest changes in legislation and codes of practice.
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Provide guidance and support to other members of the team and assist in their professional development.
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To support with client's ongoing needs and highlighting additional areas of support that may be needed as their projects progress.
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Carry out such other duties that are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and standing of the post.
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To maintain a current and valid driving licence.
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To maintain GradIosh membership status as a minimum.