Executive Officer 1 Health & Safety Officer
Location
Northern Ireland | United Kingdom
Job description
Job description
The post holder will work closely with a Health & Safety Advisor (SO) and / or Senior Health & Safety Advisor (DP), liaising with staff, including Senior Management Team (SMT), across the Department, assisting with providing pertinent Health & Safety advice and guidance in the current and ever-changing working environment.
As a Health & Safety Officer, the post holder will regularly consult with Trade Union appointed Health & Safety representatives on Health & Safety matters..
Responsibilities
- Assisting with the ongoing review of Health & Safety legislative capacity and capability, by regularly reviewing procedures and systems;
- Assisting with the consideration and advise on the duty of care responsibilities placed on Departments, to fully encompass all aspects of staff health, safety and welfare, in compliance with legislation and the NICS values and culture.
- Promote a positive Health & Safety culture;
- Assist with reviews and maintain Health & Safety policies
- Maintain Health & Safety systems, centralised registers and mailboxes;
- Maintain up to date knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and guidance;
- Undertake Health & Safety audits and joint audits with other Departments that share buildings, where applicable, in line with the annual audit plans;
- For further information please refer to the Candidate Information Booklet
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Applicants must, by the closing date for applications:
1. Have a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health or equivalent;
- AND
2. Have at least one years practical experience of delivering health and safety advice.
Desirable Skills
- In addition, applicants should be aware that after an eligibility sift, should it be necessary to shortlist candidates to go forward to interview, the Panel will carry out an objective evaluation of the strength and breadth of evidences.
Further Information
NICS Application form only, Vacancy closing date Friday 15th March 2024 at 12 noon.
Applications from young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are particularly welcomed for this post.
The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Application Information
Visit the recruitment service website (Please quote reference number: IRC298082)
Job tags
Salary
£29.26k - £29.86k per annum
