Health and Safety Advisor: Glasgow Life

£33,654.48 - £39,089.87

Location: 38 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LH

Are you ready to elevate your health and safety career to a new level?

Join Glasgow Life as a Health and Safety Advisor on a full-time, permanent contract. In this role, you will become part of our dedicated Health and Safety team, supporting a diverse range of colleagues across Arts, Music and Culture, Museums, Communities, Sport and Libraries.

Glasgow Life offers an exciting, varied environment where no two days are the same. One day you could be at our headquarters, and the next, visiting one of our 140+ venues across Glasgow—including major sports facilities, world class museums and historic venues.

About the Role

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will play a key role in developing, promoting, and implementing the health and safety management framework across the organisation. This is a dynamic and fast-paced position that requires knowledge, creativity, and strong attention to detail.

What you’ll do:

  • Health and Safety Management Framework: Collaborating to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, developing and auditing policies, and analysing organisational trends to drive continuous improvement.
  • Risk Assessment and Management: Assisting with risk assessments and ensuring safety standards are met across projects and venues.
  • Project Coordination: Working with project teams to advise on health and safety requirements.
  • Training and Education: Fostering a culture of safety, promoting awareness, and staying up to date with legislative changes.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with enforcement agencies, statutory bodies, and trade union safety representatives to ensure a collaborative approach to health and safety.

About You

This role is ideal for an individual who:

  • Is organised, with strong planning and task management skills.
  • Communicates clearly and engages stakeholders at all levels.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced and flexible environment.
  • Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Has a passion for sport, culture, music, and the arts.
  • Is eager to learn from and contribute to an expert team.

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience Required:

  • Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate)  and we will provide you with the opportunity to further develop your expertise.
  • Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
  • Previous experience in delivering health and safety within a working environment.

Benefits of Joining Glasgow Life

  • 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (increasing to 35 days after 5 years of service) and options to purchase more.
  • Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
  • Discounts on Glasgow Club memberships, museum shops, and online stores.
  • Cycle-to-work scheme and more.

We also offer hybrid working options, subject to agreement with your line manager, providing the flexibility to work from home and the office.

Important Dates

  • Application Closing Date: 13 October 2024
  • Interviews: Provisionally scheduled in Glasgow for w/c 21 October 2024

Further information and applications

Closing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 13th October 2024

Date published: 23 September 2024
Date updated: 23 September 2024

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