Health & Safety Advisor

#Job Summary
The Health & Safety Advisor will play a key role in supporting the H&S Manager establish and maintain the highest possible Health and Safety standards in KNAPP UK.
  
With our safety-conscious behaviour we strengthen the confidence of employees, customers and the public in our entrepreneurial activities – this is part of our KNAPP spirit and culture. The Health & Safety Advisor will work proactively with managers and clients, to establish and maintain a health and safety management system that promotes a culture of safe working practices across the organisation.  

#Key responsibilities

Ensure KNAPP UK continues to meet its statutory obligations and supports managers in fulfilling health and safety responsibilities
Assist managers in maintaining safe systems by providing specialist advice, coaching and practical support
Assist in the identification of training needs for employees and develop and deliver Health and Safety training as required
Assist managers in implementing KNAPP Health and Safety systems and procedures to meet specific regulatory requirements in a consistent and effective manner
Carry out routine site inspections and audits to evaluate the effectiveness of Health and Safety controls and to ensure the company’s Health and Safety management system is implemented consistently across the organisation
Investigate, or where appropriate, assist others to investigate the circumstances and causes of accidents and take necessary steps to prevent a recurrence
Coordinate safety across office, resident sites and new installations with site Health and Safety management through face-to-face contact, communication and team briefings etc
Engage with all levels within the organisation to carry out their Health and Safety responsibilities 

#Skills, qualifications and experience
Formal qualification in Health and Safety at Work
NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent a distinct advantage
Professional association with technical bodies, for example Tech IOSH, or Graduate Membership (Grad IOSH) and working towards Chartered status
Good working knowledge of Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2015
MHE systems familiarity would be advantageous
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Effective time management
Training and presentation skills
Ability to work on own initiative
Experience of, and technical knowledge in the field of Health and Safety at Work
Experienced in working with the full suite of MS office

#Important behaviours to have in line with our company values
Appreciation – Recognises the achievement of others 
Creativity – Is resourceful and innovative
Courage – Willing to learn and try new things
Openness – Always approachable and helpful
Reliability – Consistently gives their best

#Company benefits
KNAPP will contribute up to 6% pension 
Private healthcare, including optical, dental and hearing cover
Life Assurance
Cash-back Health care scheme, including private medical excess cover
Benefit portal offering lifestyle discounts, including a training portal
Employee assistance programme
Ride-to-Work
Employee referral scheme
Employee of the Quarter awards