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Job Title |
Assistant Health and Safety Manager |
Line Manager/ Reports to |
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Department/ Section |
Health and Safety |
Location
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Head office in Braintree or such other location that may be required of the job role Website details can be inserted here |
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Job Ref & about the organisation |
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Social Media info etc |
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Core Objectives |
To assist in the development, performance and maintenance of the health and safety activities of the organisation.
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Main Tasks/duties and responsibilities
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Responsibility to staff and direct the team :
– assist with the health and safety development, performance and maintenance within the organisation – assist with health and safety management systems in accordance with organisation plans and compliance with and adherence to legislation and applicable regulatory bodies’ processes and procedures – assist with the performance of all duties in compliance with insert as applicable e.g. ISO certification meet your targets and those of the team as a whole – smooth running of the of the team – contribute to training and development of the team – contribute to maximum profitability and growth in accordance with organisation plans
Day to day responsibilities for the team as agreed with the Line Manager to include: – assist with all day to day health and safety activities – contribute to ensuring that the organisation meets all health and safety legislation objectives and that appropriate risk mitigation/control measures are in place – assist with risk assessment, audit review, monitoring & managing health and safety within the organisation – assist with investigating incidents and accidents to ensure the timely production of corrective and preventative action plans. – provide advice, guidance and support to the organisation with regards to health and safety legislation, issues and compliance together with all applicable organisation policies and practices, referring to Line Manager as appropriate – assist with identifying any shortfalls in and/or potential improvements to policy and process, assess effectiveness of current policies and processes and recommend and help implement required changes – maintain and improve mechanisms for risk assessment and disseminate feedback as appropriate – to assist with the recruitment of team members, subject to agreed criteria – train and appraise individual team members to ensure targets are met – to assist with the performance and development of team members – reporting (content and format as agreed) on a monthly basis, as agreed – to assist in developing plans for team activities to include health and safety strategy to achieve agreed targets, and effective planning – manage the preparation and agreement of individual action plans and targets for all team members – produce and deliver presentations and proposals – delegate authority and responsibility to team with supervision, accountability and review – set an example for team members of commitment, health and safety awareness, work ethics and habits and personal character – maintain accurate records – control expenses to meet agreed budgetary controls – adhere to all organisation policies and procedures – interact and co-operate with all members of the organisation, its suppliers and clients/customers
From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally. |
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Hours |
Your usual hours will be from 9am to 5pm. However you will be expected to work as and when is necessary to meet the needs of the team and your targets. Your job will be a mixture of travel and office based. |
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Secondary Tasks/duties
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The role is part of the organisation team and as such requires you to perform such reasonable tasks that are required as and when are necessary to maintain, promote, develop and expand the business of our organisation and its interests generally.
You must carry out your duties to the best of your ability, having consideration for the needs of your colleagues, the organisation and its clients/customers. You must obey all lawful and reasonable orders given to you and comply with the organisation’s rules, procedures and policies |
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Management / supervisory responsibilities
People or equipment
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People who report to you
You have responsibility for team members who will report directly to you
Equipment You are responsible for the equipment provided to you for use in your job role and to your team. This means you must ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided, the organisation’s policies and procedures and the law and using, where applicable any safety equipment or Personal Protective Equipment provided. You are responsible for ensuring that the equipment used by the team is maintained and can be used/operated at all times. |
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Essential Abilities/ Competencies of this job role |
You need
– qualifications sufficient to perform the job role – insert as applicable – experience in this type of job role – insert as applicable e.g. minimum 2 years – experience of health and safety governance – understanding of health and safety management obligations (including statutory obligations), requirements and dynamics – experience of computer software – insert as applicable e.g. database, spreadsheet – ability to implement health and safety management and control – leadership with ability to drive a team – project management skills – ability to work under pressure – full driving licence insert anything else required
You need to have and maintain (with regular training and updates as necessary) the knowledge, technical skills and qualifications that are necessary to perform your job role to comply with the requirements of the organisation and any applicable rules, regulations (particularly of any professional body) and with any law which applies to your job role.
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Special working Conditions |
You may be expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s overtime policies
Insert following if applicable – The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area as the job role requires
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| Salary level | C – £38,000 |
| Benefits | insert details of any benefits |
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Approved by Name |
John Smith |
Job Role |
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Date approved |
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