Senior Consultant – Media Health & Safety (Events, Film & TV Production) (Mid-Senior Level)

Full Job Description

Health and Safety Consultant

Whether it is a large outside broadcast with a cast of thousands, or a small production event, the safety of those who work for our clients is paramount. If you work best with minimum supervision and can demonstrate a high level of competence in safety management, you will find this role offers stimulating and rewarding challenges.

We require a London or Manchester based enthusiastic and experienced Health and Safety Consultant to support our clients in the broadcasting, television, film and entertainment industry . You will provide safety advice, information and training to managers and staff at all levels. In addition to supporting facilities management, production and events you will be closely involved in the on-going review and development of our client’s health and safety policies, standards and procedures.

This position calls for an excellent communicator with a proven track record as a safety practitioner. Applicants should be professionally qualified and have as a minimum qualification the NEBOSH/NCRQ Cert in H&S and at least 2 years’ experience in a safety role.

PURPOSE

The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Safety Services for ensuring that the client(s) are provided with appropriate and timely advice on matters of health and safety.

CONTEXT

The focus of the Health & Safety Consultant will be to work with the First Option team and client(s) to:

• adopt a creative and innovative approach to providing advice and guidance on matters of health and safety to the client(s).

• establish systems and arrangements, which support control of risk, focused on compliance and continuous improvement in safety performance.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working to the Head of Safety Services and in close liaison with colleagues:

1. Provide timely professional advice to the client(s) managers and staff regarding their policies and plans for the management of health, safety and areas of risk associated with their activities.
2. Undertake, as directed, pro-active monitoring and auditing of outsourced contractors. Make subsequent recommendations as to suitable and sufficient methods of reducing the risks to an agreed and acceptable level.
3. As directed, lead or assist in the development, delivery and subsequent administration of training programmes to meet the strategic needs of the client(s).
4. Promote awareness of appropriate reference material in whatever available format by working closely with line managers to ensure accessibility, usage and understanding.
5. Investigate accidents and where appropriate, compile adequate reports on such occurrences to ensure legal requirements are met with regard to reporting.
6. Undertake activities associated with monitoring and audit of the effectiveness of departmental risk management activities.
7. Ensuring the client(s) is kept aware of any significant issues.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A recognised Health and Safety qualification.
2. Graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health or the qualifications and experience to apply for Graduate membership.
3. Educated to GCSE standard Maths and English or equivalent.

ESSENTIAL

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Current knowledge of health and safety legislation and guidance.
3. An understanding of the importance of maintaining operational priorities whilst not compromising safety or professional standards.
4. Highly planned and organised approach to work with the ability to prioritise effectively.
5. Effective at persuading and influencing at all levels within the business. With the ability to balance being co-operative and supporting managers and staff in their understanding their H&S role responsibilities whilst ensuring effective health and safety management systems are maintained.
6. Good knowledge of computer systems with developed abilities in MS Office.

DESIRABLE

1. An understanding of the television and media industries.
2. Training experience.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

1. A self-disciplined and professional approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2. A natural facilitator with the proven ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
3. A flexible and pragmatic approach and adaptable to a fast moving environment.
4. Perceptive with an analytical and challenging mind.
5. Delivery focussed able to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines.

We offer:

1. Competitive salary
2. Excellent development opportunities
3. A friendly working environment