Health & Safety Consultant - Carlisle

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:

• Conduct Audits of client premises to establish precise levels of compliance against legal and recognised national standards at locations around the UK.
• Devise cost-effective plans for addressing clients needs for health and safety improvements.
• Negotiate with enforcing authorities on behalf of clients.
• Undertake routine health and safety activities on behalf of clients, in such areas as:
• Policies, Organisation and Procedures
• Risk Assessments
• Surveys and Inspections
• Mentoring and providing advice
• Management reporting
• Accident/Incident reporting and investigation
• Contractor Management
• To prepare client specific documentation as appropriate to the needs of the client’s business.
• 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.
• Provide guidance and support to other members of the team and assist in their professional development.
• To support with client’s ongoing needs and highlighting additional areas of support that may be needed as their projects progress.
• Carry out such other duties that are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and standing of the post.
• To maintain a current and valid driving licence.
• To maintain GradIosh membership status as a minimum.