Job Description

To ensure the development, management and maintenance of the health and safety and risk function within the Repairs and Maintenance Business Unit. Ensuring that a health and safety management system is in place and maintained in line with both corporate standards and legislation.

To develop and maintain a health and safety strategy as an effective framework for improving standards throughout the division and be responsible for its delivery, monitoring and reporting of its progress.

To act as the responsible person for health and safety and compliance aspects within the operational depot.

To act as a divisional advisory service in relation to Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015. Providing guidance on (and fulfilling where appropriate) roles and responsibilities to ensure divisional compliance.

To improve overall performance and value for money as a result of improved health and safety performance and reduction of accidents, ill health and time lost due to accidents at work.

Principal Accountabilities

Review and develop all aspects of ' Health and Safety policy and activity, and ensure that it is implemented consistently across the Repairs and Maintenance division.

Responsible in coordination with Senior Management Team for divisional Health and Safety objective setting and strategic planning.

To manage building compliance aspects for the operations depot, ensuring that facilities throughout are maintained and serviced in line with a planned preventive maintenance programme.

Ensure that rigorous risk assessment and accident management systems are in place to ensure appropriate control measures are in place.

To identify the divisional requirements for Construction (Design and management) Regulations 2015 whilst leading and coordinating its application and auditing for compliance.

Work proactively with managers and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of Health and Safety within their areas of responsibility, which includes the provision of guidance and support in implementing procedures such as risk assessment, accident reporting and other health and safety procedures used within Traded Services.

To monitor and report on divisional and business unit health and safety performance including all required analysis, identifications of lessons learnt and proposals for continuous improvement.

To regularly monitor and review the effectiveness of the divisional health and safety performance including prepare reports for the senior management team and all other appropriate stakeholders.

To ensure the effective provision of information, advice, assistance and guidance on a full range of health and safety matters including legal compliance, risk assessment and prevention techniques.

To manage health and safety related communication and information sharing functions with key professional stakeholders including;

• Health and Safety professionals
• HSE
• Internal / external auditors.
• Emergency Planning and Business Continuity Officers
• Risk management Officers

Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the pre-construction phase of projects or contracts including;

• Identifying, eliminating or controlling foreseeable risks
• Ensuring designers carry out their duties
• Prepare and provide relevant information to other duty holders.
• Liaise with the divisional colleagues to help in the planning, management, monitoring and coordination of the construction phase.

Plan, manage, monitor and coordinate health and safety in the construction phase of projects or contracts including;

• liaising with the client and principal designer
• preparing the construction phase plan
• organising cooperation between contractors and coordinating their work

Plan, manage and monitor construction work for project and contracts under Traded Services' control so it is carried out without risks to health and safety.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Extensive knowledge and understanding of current health and safety legislation approved Codes of Practice, policies and procedures applicable to the construction industry.

Knowledge of the principles of risk management and how they can be applied.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong evidence of developing and implementing health and safety strategies, systems, policy and procedures in a diverse organisation, incorporating a total risk management approach. Experience of working in a large, multi-functional organisation and managing building compliance aspects. Experience in preparing and delivering training programmes, briefings and presentations to different audiences, including staff, managers, chief officers, Councillors and members of the public