The Role

We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Health and Safety Team at Richmond and Wandsworth Borough Councils Shared Staffing Arrangement (SSA).

The individual will need to be experienced and able to interpret current and new health and safety legislation to ensure compliant standards of health and safety are maintained throughout the multidisciplinary services. This will include helping to deliver the SSA’s health and safety audits, inspections and risk assessment program.

The postholder will be responsible for

• Acting as a key health and safety focal point for all staff and directorate leads.
• Developing a professional working relationship with the Directorate health and safety liaison officers and Trade Union Health and Safety Representatives and Service leads.
• Conducting fire risk assessments and disability access audits.
• Undertaking accident and incident investigations and liaising with enforcement agencies such as HSE or Fire Authority.
• Delivering the health, fire and safety training program.

We are seeking an individual who is a member of a relevant professional body such as the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), as well as suitable training such as the NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification or degree. This role holds the potential for further development and training

The Councils’ Central Health and Safety Team lead on ensuring compliance across the Councils portfolio of premises including schools, sheltered housing public service.

The highly valued inspection regime is respected across all council teams and services to provide assurance to the senior management team.

The role is full-time hours of 36hrs Monday to Friday dependent on inspection commitments. The council offers flexible working across the main sites and we operate a core office hours between 10 and 4pm to provide advice and support to the departments and services.

In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance.  These include 36 hour working week (Full Time), working from home (depending on service needs) and a generous holiday allowance, 31 days plus bank holidays.

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops, and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities are also offered.

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Shortlisting Date: Wednesday 15th May 2019

Interview Date: Week commencing 20^th May 2019

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

Useful Information:

Please note that these dates are only indicative at this stage and could be subject to change.

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Important Information:

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils