The Housing Executive is now recruiting for a Health and Safety Advisor to join their team in Northern Ireland.

Grade: TL3

Directorate: Corporate Services

Department: Health & Safety Services

Reports to: Assistant Health & Safety Manager (Corporate)

Location: Housing Centre, Belfast

Note: The successful candidate will also be required to travel to other Housing Executive locations in Northern Ireland

Job Summary

In this role, you will provide Health and Safety training, information and guidance across the organisation, as well as provide advise on policy and legislative requirements.

Essential Criteria

1. Possess a degree or equivalent level qualification (Level 6) or higher qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, or be able to demonstrate that they are currently progressing through a Level 6 Course and expect to complete this within 12 months from commencement of the role
2. Can demonstrate 3 years’ relevant experience in a Health & Safety Advisor/Officer role
3. Hold membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) relevant to their qualifications and experience  
4. Can demonstrate significant relevant experience in each of the following areas:
   1. Developing and reviewing a range of organisational health and safety documentation including risk assessments, safe systems of work, policies and procedures
   2. Reporting and investigating incidents, including RIDDOR reportable and liaising with statutory bodies such as HSENI
   3. Understaking workplace inspections, writing reports and developing & monitoring completion of associated action plans
   4. Designing and delivering a range of Health & Safety training  
5. Can demonstrate: Excellent planning and organisational skills Strong interpersonal and influencing skills Effective oral and written communication skills  
6. Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that will permit the candidate to meet the requirements of the post in full  

Desirable Criteria

1. Can demonstrate experience within a large complex, multi-site organisation

For more information, and to apply, please visit: https://nihe.getgotjobs.co.uk/

The closing date for applications in Thursday 23^rd November 2023 at 4.30pm