Health & Safety Advisor - Falkland Islands Government
Cross Departmental Opportunities
- Department
- Cross Departmental Opportunities
- Location
- Stanley, FIQQ 1ZZ
- Openings
- 1 post
- Grade
- Other
- Salary
- £43,141 to £53,055
- Closing
- 18 days left
- Profession
- Science
- Contract
- Secondment
- Security clearance
- BPSS
- Working pattern
- Full-time
Job summary
This truly is an exciting opportunity in an unparalleled location. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Health and Safety Advisor with a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice, with a particular emphasis on a pragmatic approach to instilling a health and safety culture across a public sector organisation.
What they’re looking for
- THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of operating in a lead Health and Safety role in an organisation with comparable complexity
- Have first-class knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, current issues and how this interacts with policy and practice
- Have experience of working with complex practices and compliance standards and implementing change
- Have pragmatic and flexible approach to different ways of working, and be receptive to new ideas
- Have strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role of other teams and the value of their contribution
- Hold a NEBOSH diploma or equivalent with Grad IOSH status (Level 5 Qualification)
- Hold or be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH
- Align with FIG’s Core Values – Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.
Job description
Working in what can only be described as a unique and breath-taking environment, the Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for providing expert health and safety advice and support to Directors, Heads of Service, Managers and Employees across the Falkland Islands Government (FIG).
This will involve working closely with relevant officers to develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures, undertaking risk assessments and inspections of workplaces, equipment and activities, and investigating accidents and incidents.
The postholder will work proactively to identify and mitigate workplace risks, foster a positive safety culture, deliver training and awareness programs, and support continuous improvement in health and
safety performance.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Selection process
For more information and to apply online to join our team in a unique and breath-taking location, with penguins, dolphins and the wilderness just next door to your office, please visit our recruitment website: www.jobs.gov.fk
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