Health and Safety Lead

SLR has a fantastic opportunity within the European Region for an experienced Health and Safety Professional to join our team. As Health & Safety Lead you will be expected to support and provide guidance to all functions on operational Health and Safety activities ensuring compliance with Global and Regional Health and Safety policies, standards and legislation.

The Health and Safety team are part of the Shared Services function within the business, supporting the wider teams and offices on all health and safety matters within the European Region. The position has arisen due to business growth and the need for additional resources to support increasing demands and improvement activities throughout the business.

The role

The role offers exposure into a wide range of health & safety areas, and if successful you will be responsible for tasks including:

* Support the European Health and Safety Manager and Health and Safety Team to manage and maintain the Health and Safety system and ensure adherence to all relevant legislation and agreed internal and external standards.

* Promote the development and implementation of the risk assessment process across SLR, in line with the Risk Management Strategy and Risk Assessment procedures.

* Support Management through investigations of incidents and accidents to ensure root cause analysis and effective preventative and corrective actions are identified.

* Support & maintain ISO 45001/IMS certification and conducting Office & Site Audits.

* Lead and undertake internal audits and inspections against SLR's management systems and agreed internal standards.

* Create and deliver Health and Safety training to meet learning and development plans.

* Increase health and safety competence of Managers and staff in the business through coaching and guidance, to ensure staff remain competent in health and safety practices and promote the continual development of SLR’s Health and Safety culture.

* Work closely with Managers to ensure that Health & Safety issues are effectively managed, and to promote Health and Safety as an integral part of good management practice.

* Participate in relevant meetings and support in the communication of health & safety policy and strategy to the wider company, and create H&S Alerts and communications.

* Ensure DSE user assessments are completed and assist with Occupational Health issues (including advice on referrals, PEEP assessments, stress risk assessments, vaccinations, health surveillance, return to work, pregnant worker risk assessments).

* Respond to day-to-day Health and Safety issues and inform the European Health and Safety manager of significant issues and action taken.

* Managing specific health and safety related projects, including reviewing and updating policies and procedures.

* Ensure emergency and first aid provision is suitable and assist with assessing PPE requirements

* Corporate Event approvals

* Provide cover and assist with H&S Advisor & European H&S Manager duties as required.

About us
SLR are global leaders in environmental and advisory solutions helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 3000+ employees across 6 regions – including over 1000 staff across Europe. SLR’s ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business; providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance, critical illness cover and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 day’s annual leave, SLR offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, and our family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and family life.

About you
You will have a high degree of experience in promoting a positive health and safety culture, with excellent communication skills and the ability to help others understand SLR’s health and safety obligations. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently as well as working well as part of a team. We would envisage that you would be able to demonstrate/bring:

* A national or professional qualification in Health & Safety. (E.g., NEBOSH Diploma).

* Previous experience of operational Health and Safety essential

* Up to date knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and its practical application within the context of various work environments.

* Experience communicating, engaging, and working with colleagues from all levels of the business.

* Experience of working with and influencing stakeholders, including a partnership approach to applying Health and Safety Legislation. .

* Experience of supporting occupational health referrals.

* Knowledge of ISO 45001 is desirable

* Full driving licence valid in the UK

* Experience in conducting Health and Safety audits.

Experience within a similar service led organisation would be desirable but not essential for the right candidate.

To apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you, so click apply or you can submit your application on the Careers pages of SLR's website