Environment Risk Specialist - Asbestos

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos

REPORTS TO: Environmental Compliance Lead Officer – Asbestos

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Provision of specialist support and guidance with regard to Education Authority (EA) Asbestos management related matters including but not limited to Asbestos management survey programmes, Asbestos remedial programmes information, instruction and training and contribution to the development of EA Asbestos management plans, procedures and policies in support of the Environmental Compliance Lead Officer – Asbestos.

The Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will be part of a specialist team that contributes to the development and implementation of the Education Authority’s (EA) Asbestos management strategy in accordance with the relevant processes and procedures in order to assess EA properties to prioritise the highest risk issues and where necessary make recommendations for improvement. In addition the Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will provide specialist advice and support to schools and EA corporate on all Asbestos management related matters in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) (NI) 2012 and all associated legislation and guidance.

The Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will work closely with EA colleagues, schools across all sectors, Department of Education (DE), suppliers, and external stakeholders including the Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland (HSENI) to ensure continuous service improvement and delivery on key performance priorities. The post-holder will establish strong working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure the EA Asbestos management policy is implemented and adhered to.

The Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will advise and support the Environmental Compliance Lead Officer – Asbestos in the development of the strategic direction for these services and will work closely with other senior EA colleagues to ensure that all legislative and organisational priorities are clearly identified and communicated in line with service requirements.

Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will be expected to contribute to significant ongoing change and harmonisation processes to create and implement a fit for purpose Asbestos Management function. Acting as an integral member of the Environmental and Asbestos Compliance Team, the post holder is required to fully contribute to all Asbestos Management issues related to the corporate plan, operational business plan, service development proposals, savings proposals, and risk register to ensure that the Directorate operational plans support the overall strategic direction of the Authority and the achievement of its objectives in line with its vision, mission and values.

The Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will advise and support the Environmental Compliance Lead Officer – Asbestos to establish, maintain and communicate a clear and compelling strategic direction for the service and will contribute to the development of a strategic plan for the Environmental and Asbestos Compliance Service. The Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will also contribute to the regionalisation and transformation of the service and all related process and procedures.

The Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will provide strong leadership and direction in order to manage service delivery effectively to ensure that the services achieves the highest standards of performance and focuses on the needs of the internal and external customers, whilst always ensuring compliance with Asbestos legislation. The Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will develop and agree service performance targets with the Environmental Compliance Lead Officer – Asbestos and provide regular progress reports.

The Environmental Risk Specialist – Asbestos will contribute to and implement a robust annual operational plan for the service and regularly monitor and review plans and make adjustments as required.

As part of DE’s Transformation of Education and the EA’s Transformation Programme, it is recognised that Environmental and Asbestos…