Health & Safety Advisor

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.

Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.

Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Estates and Facilities Management
Grade - Surrey Police Grade H / Sussex Police Grade 11
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £39,149 - £45,058 / Sussex Police £41,487 - £45,765
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Forcewide

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Are you looking to continue to develop your career within Health & Safety with the facilities sector? Do you want to make a positive contribution to those who directly support the local community? If so, we have a role that could enable you to fulfil your aspirations.

Responsible for monitoring the built environment compliance within the police owned estate, ensuring that the buildings remain compliant, safe and support the effective delivery of policing in Surrey and Sussex.

The Health & Safety Advisor is a key role within the department responsible for supporting FM delivery teams in all matters relating to health and safety in the built environment. You will be a subject matter expert and the main interface with the corporate Force Health & Safety Service and supporting the overall property health and safety compliance audit regime.

With your excellent interpersonal skills, you will help instil health and safety confidence in team members as they complete, update and review risk assessments whilst making sure that mitigation are appropriate and proportionate.

Resilient and self-motivated with excellent planning and organising skills, you will be required to effectively balance your scheduled workload whilst having an ability to adapt to changing priorities when required.

We take pride in our working environment and a sense of ownership and personal responsibility are vital in maintaining and improving the standards for our key stakeholders.

Excellent communication and personal interaction skills will be key to successfully engage with staff at the tactical level whilst being able to brief senior managers.

For full information about the role, please refer to the attached Job Description.

We are seeking individuals with the following skills, knowledge and experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (Occupational Health or Construction) or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive knowledge of H&S regulations and legislation, proactive approach towards anticipated changes in legislation (including Fire, Legionella, COSHH, Asbestos, Lone working and working at height).
• Extensive,…