Health and Safety Advisor

Applied Intuition Inc.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global events agency is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a strong safety culture. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH certification, experience in live events, and the ability to collaborate effectively within project teams. Responsibilities include providing safety advice, conducting project audits, and developing training programs. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days' annual leave plus public holidays

Volunteering leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least NEBOSH National General Certificate.
• Experience in the live events, exhibitions, or entertainment sector is preferable.
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-discipline teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety advice for day-to-day operations.
• Work with project teams to assess risks and provide advice.
• Perform project safety audits to evaluate safety performance.
• Assist with training and development of health and safety protocols.

Skills

Health and Safety advice

Project risk assessment

Knowledge of live events

Collaboration in teams

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Membership of IOSH

Job description

Ashby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom; London, United Kingdom; Manchester, United Kingdom

A bit about the role …

The overarching responsibility of the Health & Safety Advisor is to provide an in-house capability that supports XD to comply with all relevant regulations and procedures.

The Health & Safety Advisor should promote our health and safety culture and processes and, where necessary or appropriate, should look to improve these in the daily operation of the business.

The Health & Safety Advisor will report into the Health & Safety Manager. The Advisor should also work with, and alongside, project teams to assist with the management and coordination of safety on specific projects Additionally, the Advisor will work with XD contractors or suppliers to meet our safety management expectations.

What will you do …

• Provision of health and safety advice for the day-to-day operations within XD
• Work with project teams to assess project risks and provide advice, with a focus on Event Production, Environments and Film Production
• National and international travel, assisting with the onsite management and delivery of projects (generally to 2 weeks maximum per project)
• Assisting in the development and review of internal guidance and information for employees and suppliers
• Working with XD suppliers to build upon existing relationships and provide support in meeting the business and client's health & safety expectations
• Perform project safety audits to highlight the businesses safety performance, and highlight areas for improvement
• Assisting in the development and delivery of internal company wide training programmes
• Support the development and distribution of internal communications
• Work with third-party health & safety suppliers / consultants to ensure a consistent safety management approach across all projects
• Support the Office Team with maintaining health and safety compliance across XD's facilities
• Manage the incident management system and advise the company to any learnings following an incident or accident
• Reflect the agency's values and culture
• Actively promote's services internally & externally

What do you need to have …

• Qualified to at least NEBOSH National General Certificate
• Membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
• Preferable experience of working in the live events, exhibitions or entertainment sector
• Ability to work collaboratively within multi-discipline teams
• A valid passport to allow international travel

A desire to continue to drive the health and safety culture with a solutions driven attitude to health and safety

We promote opportunities to learn, grow, train and get involved in broader workstreams that add to our work culture as well as a number of reward and recognition initiatives Inizio Engage, XD offers a suite of benefits and perks including (but not limited to):

• Great compensation package
• 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, company closure over Christmas plus a personal day
• Volunteering leave
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension Scheme

A bit about us ….

Emota is an award-winning global events agency that creates and delivers engaging, impactful experiences.

Part of Inizio Engage XD, we are an unusually shaped communications group that creates experiences that inspire lasting change. We partner with clients to provide employee engagement, learning and training solutions, scientific engagement and capability building, all underpinned by applied behavioural science. We engage internal and external audiences through the delivery of live and virtual experiences, film, digital, and immersive content.

Don't meet every job requirement? That's okay! Our company is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role, but your experience doesn't perfectly fit every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this role or others.

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