Health and Safety Officer – Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service

About the role:
Following an internal restructure an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health and Safety Officer. Reporting to the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager this is a varied and challenging role within a UK Fire and Rescue Service.
As a Health and Safety Officer you will be an integral member of the Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team and focussed on providing competent health and safety advice, guidance and support to staff at all levels of the organisation and promoting a positive health and safety culture.
This is a great opportunity to work for a Public Service organisation who invests in the development and wellbeing of employees. We offer flexible working arrangements so our teams can achieve a good work life balance.

About you:
The successful candidate will bring sound knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice guidance and have previous advisory experience within an organisation. This background will ensure you can provide competent support, advice and guidance to all levels of the organisation from day one.
We are seeking a highly motivated, proactive team player that can prioritise tasks, and manage their own workload. You will need the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with staff at all levels of the organisation.

The key focus of this role is:

• Assists in the development and maintenance of the RBFRS Health and Safety Management System to ensure that RBFRS conforms to current and prospective health and safety legislation.
• Undertake and develop risk assessments when required and provide competent advice, guidance and support in the risk assessment process, to all members of the Service,
• Support the review of accident investigations and following up on recommendations with other department managers to completion
• To represent the department and give competent advice and solutions regarding organisational projects / activities.
• Maintain and analyse data and produce monthly and ad hoc reports.
• Write and review internal health and safety policies and documentation.
• Undertake and contribute to H&S projects.
• Take part in external South East Region peer review audits and internal audits

Key role requirements (knowledge, skills and experience):

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• Technical Membership of IOSH (Tech IOSH)
• At least one year’s previous health and safety advisory experience within an organisation (a requirement of Tech IOSH membership)
• Excellent written communication skills, including reports and policy
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate with people at all levels
• Able to manage workloads to meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and needs

Application and selection process

The successful candidate will demonstrate and promote behaviours in line with the Job Profile/Person Specification.