Summary: The Principal Health and Safety Consultant will play a crucial role in ensuring a safe and compliant working environment within the Parks and Harbour Service. This position involves providing expert advice, implementing health and safety management systems, and leading initiatives to foster a culture of safety among employees and stakeholders. The consultant will also conduct risk assessments and manage health and safety projects while staying updated on legislative changes. Collaboration with service managers and stakeholders is essential to achieve these goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop a prioritised work programme focused on health and safety within the Parks and Harbour service areas.
• Implement and manage Health and Safety Management Systems to ensure legal compliance and best practice.
• Provide expert guidance and advice to managers on health and safety responsibilities, ensuring practical solutions and a culture of safety.
• Conduct risk assessments and support managers through the risk management process.
• Take charge of accident/incident reporting and investigations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legislation.
• Develop and deliver health and safety offerings for service users.
• Manage key corporate health and safety projects and areas of expertise.
• Support internal services with health and safety matters, fostering a safe and compliant work environment.
• Regularly analyse and interpret performance data, providing reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and industry best practices, offering advice on potential improvements.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience in health and safety management, ideally within natural and marine environments.
• Proven ability to lead and implement safety management systems across multiple service areas.
• Expertise in health and safety legislation, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication skills, able to advise and influence at all levels.
• Experience in managing health and safety projects and reporting on performance.
• Ability to build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Chartered Member of IOSH (or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• Experience with specific health and safety assessments (e.g., HAV/Noise).

Salary (Rate): £350

City: Bristol

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other