Health and Safety Advisor - GLA12597
Join Glasgow Life as a Health and Safety Advisor on a full-time, permanent contract. In this role, you will become part of our dedicated Health and Safety team, supporting a diverse range of colleagues across Arts, Music and Culture, Museums, Communities, Sport and Libraries.
Glasgow Life offers an exciting, varied environment where no two days are the same. One day you could be at our headquarters, and the next, visiting one of our 140+ venues across Glasgow—including major sports facilities, world class museums and historic venues.
About the Role
As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in developing, promoting, and implementing the health and safety management framework across the organisation. This is a dynamic and fast-paced position that requires knowledge, creativity, and strong attention to detail.
What you’ll do:- Health and Safety Management Framework: Collaborating to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, developing and auditing policies, and analysing organisational trends to drive continuous improvement.
- Risk Assessment and Management: Assisting with risk assessments and ensuring safety standards are met across projects and venues.
- Project Coordination: Working with project teams to advise on health and safety requirements.
- Training and Education: Fostering a culture of safety, promoting awareness, and staying up to date with legislative changes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with enforcement agencies, statutory bodies, and trade union safety representatives to ensure a collaborative approach to health and safety.
About You
This role is ideal for an individual who:- Is organised, with strong planning and task management skills.
- Communicates clearly and engages stakeholders at all levels.
- Thrives in a fast-paced and flexible environment.
- Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Has a passion for sport, culture, music, and the arts.
- Is eager to learn from and contribute to an expert team.
- Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate) and we will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your expertise.
- Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
- Previous experience in delivering health and safety within a working environment.
- 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (increasing to 35 days after 5 years of service) and options to purchase more.
- Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
- Discounts on Glasgow Club memberships, museum shops, and online stores.
- Cycle-to-work scheme and more.
Important Dates
- Application Closing Date: 13 October 2024
- Interviews: Provisionally scheduled in Glasgow for w/c 21 October 2024
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow.
Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO city of music.
Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information.
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
Application Packs
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.
Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.
Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.
Further Information
For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us