Health and Safety Advisor

Reference

PRI79968

Location

Remote

Priory Group Division

Central Services

Vacancy Type

Permanent - Full Time

Salary

£38,000 per annum plus Car Allowance

Hours

40

Job Advert - Division Information

* Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review *

*Please note, role is remote but must be based in the Midlands or North East England area, or South and South East of England and willing to travel within that region and occasionally further afield. You must also have a Driving Licence, access to a car and the relevant Health & Safety qualification. Please do not apply if you do not qualify to be shortlisted*

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Priory for a qualified Health and Safety practitioner to join our Central Health and Safety Team.

As Europe’s leading independent provider of Healthcare and Adult Care, we place great importance on the safety of our services. Working under the Group Health and Safety Manager, you will provide both a support and audit function across the two divisions and properties in and around Central and North East England. Your role will involve ensuring safety compliance within the Group and adherence to health and safety legislation.

Working as part of an enthusiastic health and safety team, you will use your experience, expertise and knowledge to complete site audits, compile and deliver health and safety reports and assist with the continuous improvement of the health and safety culture across the organisation. This will include the formulation and review of policies and procedures, the design of training media and the provision of reactive support as necessary.

Previous experience within the Health and Social Care Sector and/or the Hospitality Sector would be a distinct advantage, although not a requirement.

Health & Safety Advisor - All candidates must hold the NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent), as a minimum, with at least two years’ experience in a health and safety role. Experience of designing and presenting health and safety training sessions would also be beneficial.

A clean Driving Licence and willingness to travel, with regular overnight stays is also a requirement of the role, along with competent IT skills and the ability to compile suitable reports using word and excel.

Job Advert Role Description

What we would like to give you:

• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + additional day’s leave for your Birthday!
• Annual leave entitlement increase based on length of service: 27 days after 5 years’ service and 30 days after 10 years’ service
• Length of service recognition awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive Pension Scheme
• Initial Disclosure Check Cost covered, if applicable to role
• ‘My Possible Self’ App and health-related benefits
• Online discounts and cashback rewards
• Technology scheme (qualifying period)
• Cycle to work scheme (qualifying period)
• ‘Cash for Colleagues’ – Employee referral scheme
• Career Pathways Programme – for development and further qualifications

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with the full job description attached prior to making an application.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.

Division DBS info

Disclosure

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. We are an equal opportunities employer. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS.

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Job Description

Job_Description_HS_Advisor_March_2023_.pdf

Closing Date

29/09/2023