Health and Safety Partnership - Lisburn ( Temp Contract)

Health & Safety Partnership Officer

Temporary Contract Nov to March 2027

Lisburn

KEY PURPOSE OF JOB:

The post holder will act as a key point of contact for liaison between Northern Ireland Councils and HSENI working with all partners to identify opportunities for closer cooperation and joint working. He/she will drive the continued development and implementation of the District Council and HSENI Partnership by building, supporting and reviewing effective working relationships and processes.

This will involve monitoring and making recommendations for the improvement of communication, collaboration and liaison across District Councils, HSENI and their representative bodies and partners on the key issues that will enhance workplace health and safety awareness and compliance in Northern Ireland.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

In consultation with HSENI review the evidence base (RIDDOR trend analysis etc.) to promote effective targeting of health & safety enforcement resources.

Provide direction and support to assist Councils' engagement with HSENI corporate priorities and themes, to highlight regional concerns and permit the identification and planning of partnership projects for inclusion in joint work plans.

Work with key personnel and operational groups to develop, co-ordinate, manage and monitor joint health and safety initiatives and other tasks identified in joint work plans devised by the HSENI and the Councils.

Provide support in relation to enforcing authority queries and their resolution. Assist in the identification, development and delivery of joint training and development opportunities for HSENI and Council enforcement staff.

Monitor the effectiveness of training and make recommendations for follow-up support/refresher sessions.

Provide support to District Councils in the inspection of high-risk premises and during complex or major investigations, facilitating as appropriate access to HSENI expertise and advice.

Develop appropriate monitoring documentation, conducting audits and benchmarking of District Council Health and Safety Enforcement Services as directed.

Produce reports and facilitate appropriate discussion to ensure continuous service improvement.

Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders both internal and external to the partnership and effectively promote the partnership model and its benefits through a variety of communication and consultation methods.

Produce and deliver reports on at least a quarterly basis to the Environmental Health Manager, HSENI and District Council contacts on the outputs from the partnership arrangements including an analysis and progress status for all joint project work.

Contribute to the development and/or review of strategic plans for workplace health and safety in Northern Ireland and of the partnership model.

Effectively manage time and resources, outside of general activities, to ensure balanced allocation of individual support and assistance to each partner organisation.

Maintain an advanced level of knowledge and skills in the health and safety function.

Carry out any other duties in support of the partnership assigned by the Environmental Health Manager.

Note: The post holder will be required to be flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs and requirements of the organisation.

Essential Criteria:

It is essential that applicants have a minimum of:

A degree level qualification.

and

Two year's relevant work experience to include each of the following:

(i)Working in partnership with other stakeholders, across a range of sectors or agencies to achieve specific outcomes.

(ii)Evidence of effective project management specifically including:

Overseeing the delivery of projects:

and

Monitoring performance against set targets.

(iii)Experience of the application and enforcement of workplace health and safety legislation.

Where applicants do not hold the qualifications as outlined in 1 above, they must demonstrate a minimum of 4 years' experience as outlined in 2 above.

3.Full current driving licence and access to a car / or access to a form of transport to enable the duties of the post to be carried out in full.

Desirable:

Experience

Practical experience of improving policy and/or strategy in a public-sector environment

Qualifications:

Possession of a formal qualification in occupational health and/or safety/or Environmental Health (minimum of a NEBOSH Certificate, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Other Information:

Start Date: 2 November 26 to 28 March 27

Closing Date: 27 October 26

Hours of Work: 37 per week (following a settling in period at LVI on site. the Council hybrid policy may be possible - 2 days /3 days)

Rate of Pay: £25.82 per hour

Location: Civic Centre Lisburn

If you would like to apply for this role, please send us your updated CV via the link provided and one of the team will be in touch with you. Or if you would like to discuss this position, please contact Task Recruitment on or to speak to one of our consultants.

The client reserves the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date, should they receive sufficient applications. If interested, please send your CV as early as possible.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.