Health and Safety Support OfficerCouncil

Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay

We are looking for a self-motivated individual to support the Business Improvement team in the delivery of health and safety priorities and promoting a positive health and safety culture throughout the department.

As the Health and Safety Support Officer you will report directly to the Senior Health and Safety Officer and will be responsible for:

• Analysing the department’s health and safety performance, advising on performance issues and supporting the delivery of actions to ensure continuous improvement.

• Carrying out health and safety internal audits.

• Managing the department’s Health and Safety information systems, ensuring they are kept up to date.

• Coordinating and taking minutes at health and safety meetings.

You will need good organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines.

Experience of producing risk assessments and conducting internal audits is required plus strong IT skills.

Experience of minute taking and analysing and presenting information in a variety of formats is essential.

Manager details for informal discussion: 

Sarah Gallacher, Business Improvement Manager
( 01492 575712 / [email protected]  )

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other. We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

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We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an ‘E’ on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.

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