PERSON SPECIFICATION: SENIOR HEALTH & SAFETY ADVISER - BAND 11
POST REFERENCE: 101055
Hartlepool Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
This post is subject to safer recruitment measures including a disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.
REQUIREMENTS
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Educational/vocational/
occupational
qualifications and/or
training
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Please indicate in brackets after each criteria how this will be verified i.e.
(F), (I), (T), (R)
Please indicate in brackets after each criteria how this will be
verified i.e. (F), (I), (T), (R)
A fire risk assessment qualification (F;I)
CMIOSH or equivalent (F; I)
A recognised training qualification (F;I)
Lead 18001 Auditor (F;I)
Experience providing H&S advice in a multi-site, multidisciplined organisation (F;I)
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Work or other relevant
experience
3 years full time experience providing competent H&S advice to an
organisation which undertakes high risk operations (waste;
construction/engineering) (F;T)
Experience auditing compliance with CDM, Asbestos
regulations (F;I)
Experience producing suitable policies, procedures and
safety systems of work relating to high risk activities (F;I).
Experience undertaking fire risk assessments in complex
buildings (F;I)
ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE CRITERIA WILL BE VERIFIED BY: F = FORM
I = INTERVIEW
T = TEST(S)
R = REFERENCE(S)
REQUIREMENTS
2
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Please indicate in brackets after each criteria how this will be verified i.e. (F), (I), (T), (R)
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Skills, abilities,
knowledge and
competencies
Evidence of the ability to identify and lead on specific complex corporate H&S issues,
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researching and designing appropriate systems, which fit the organisation and H&S
legislative requirements (F;I:T)
To be able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the health and safety context of
the strategic and operational function of the Council and the ability to apply this to practical
situations to develop management systems for high risk and or complex work areas.
(F;I:T)
Proven experience of positively influencing organisational change, overcoming barriers to
demonstrate perceivable improvement in health and safety management with minimal
intervention of a senior manager. (F;I)
To be able to clearly recognise, describe and manage professional competencies(F;I)
Experience of coaching other professionals. ((F;I:)
Evidence of the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, establish
trust and influence others to change direction. ((F;I)
A proven ability to communicate effectively both orally and in a written form, using
appropriate language, presenting technical information, in a way that is easily understood
by all people (F;I:T)
The ability to demonstrate working to deadlines, organising and prioritising work, and
attention to detail (F;I:T)
Evidence of the ability to facilitate discussions and meetings to deliver intended outcomes
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Please indicate in brackets after each criteria
how this will be verified i.e. (F), (I), (T), (R)
(F;I:)
Evidence of the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
(F;I:T)
Effective presentation skills (F;I:T)
The ability to analyse and interpret numerical information (F)
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General competencies
Ability to work flexibly at different locations , and on occasion outside normal hours
Ability to travel either on public transport or car.
ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE CRITERIA WILL BE VERIFIED BY:
F = FORM
I = INTERVIEW
T = TEST(S)
R = REFERENCE(S)
Please note all appointments within Hartlepool Borough Council are subject to a declaration of medical fitness by the Council’s Occupational Health Service (having
made reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act (2010) where necessary.