Senior Consultant – Media Health & Safety (Events, Film & TV Production) (Mid-Senior Level)
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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
We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying , acquiring , developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate , regardless of gender , ethnicity , religious preference , sexual orientation , physical attributes , educational background .
If you share our value and are interested in this role, p lease send your CV and cover letter (in English) with your salary ex pectation .
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