Health and Safety Advisor

The Company & Job outline

Osprey Solent Group is a reputable organisation dedicated to providing exceptional health and safety services. Due to our continued growth and success we are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Health and Safety professional to join our team. As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a crucial role in working with a wide range of businesses and supporting them with managing health and safety within their organisation.

As an advisor you will be dealing with customers by telephone, email and face to face. You will undertake audits and assessments of companies’ management systems to ensure they meet the relevant requirements.

If you are from a Health & Safety background and want to be part of a growing organisation with a strong ‘just culture’ then this is the job for you.

You will ensure specific service level agreements are maintained and ensure that capacity/team capability issues are flagged in a steadfast manner.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of potential suppliers and contractors to determine their compliance with relevant health and safety standards and regulations.
• Review submitted documentation, such as policies, risk assessments, and method statements, to ensure they align with industry best practices and legal requirements.
• Assess supplier and contractor performance in safety management systems, identifying areas for improvement and offering constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with internal teams to review health and safety documentation, ensuring the organisation’s compliance with the relevant standards.
• Maintain accurate records of assessments, findings, and recommendations, ensuring confidentiality and data security.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers and contractors.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest health and safety regulations and industry trends to ensure assessments remain current and relevant.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the enhancement of Osprey Solent’s health and safety practices.
• Communicate audit/ assessment results effectively to both internal stakeholders and external suppliers or contractors.
• Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities to enhance your expertise.
• Liaise with the Directors on any issues arising.
• Liaise with other department managers on queries
• Input into the development of the new product opportunities.
• Provide assistance into the development of internal processes.

The Person

We’re looking for an individual who works well both independently and as part of a team to provide high end support for Osprey Solent clients.

Key qualifications and experience include:

• a minimum NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent qualification
• ISO45001:2018 Lead Auditor
• Proven experience in conducting health and safety audits and assessments, preferably with experience in SSIP assessments or similar schemes.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office 365 packages
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to assess documentation and identify areas for improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with stakeholders and provide clear feedback and guidance.
• Organisational skills with attention to detail to maintain accurate records and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating a proactive and collaborative approach.
• Prior experience working in the construction or related industries is beneficial.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, driven and have an excellent attention to detail.

Join Osprey Solent’s dynamic team and contribute to our mission of promoting a safe and secure working environment for all stakeholders. If you have the required expertise and passion for health and safety, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

If this sounds like you, send us your CV, we look forward to hearing from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Experience:

• UK Health and Safety: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent or higher (required)
• UK Drivers Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person