Environment Risk Specialist - Asbestos

Job Reference: )Primary Location :
Down-Dundonald-Dundonald Office Other Locations :

Antrim-Belfast-Belfast Office, Antrim-Antrim-Antrim Board Centre, Armagh-Armagh-Armagh Office, Tyrone-Omagh-Omagh Office Contract Type :
Fixed-Term/Secondment opportunity (May be subject to extension or may be reduced for any valid reason)
Duration of Contract/Contract End Date : 31 December 2026

Status :
Full-Time Hours per Week : 36 hours per week Working Pattern :
Monday to Friday Grade/Scale :
Senior Administrative Officer | NJC pts 33 - 36 | £44,075 - £47,181 per annum

Additional Allowance(s) :
Not Applicable Anticipated Interview Date(s) :
Early/mid September Additional Information:
Base location to be agreed with the Senior Environmental and Fire Risk Compliance Manager and expected to travel throughout NI in support of schools and services in accordance with the duties of the post.

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.

JOB PURPOSE 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, 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. In 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…