Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer Birmingham, England

Peters Booksellers
Full Time Birmingham, England 26000 - 30000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

Peters is the UK's leading specialist supplier of children's books and furniture to schools, academies, public libraries, and multi-academy trusts, and we're passionate about inspiring children and young people to read.

About the role:

This newly created post will work alongside our external partners to ensure the Company maintains high standards of Health and Safety throughout its operations. The post holder will provide support and guidance to ensure the Company is compliant and up to date with its Health and Safety obligations. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining suitable records to demonstrate this.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide advice and guidance on all aspects of H&S to employees within the business
  • Update, maintain and implement health and safety policies
  • Conduct regular checks and audits of the buildings and work practises, compiling reports and implement necessary improvements
  • Coordinate first aid, fire warden and other relevant roles whilst ensuring that qualified individuals and equipment are available
  • Support and develop quality processes and compliance with all relevant quality standards
  • Build relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers to ensure that the Company achieves all KPIs and targets on H&S compliance
  • Enrol, monitor and update employee training H&S records
  • Collaborate with other managers and staff to ensure that health and safety policies are communicated and implemented effectively across the organisation
  • Keep up-to-date with changes to health and safety regulations and industry best practices, and recommend changes to company policies and procedures as needed.
  • Promote and maintain a culture which places safety of every team member first and aims to deliver a high standard of professionalism within the business.
  • Produce monthly H&S reports for the Senior Leadership Team highlighting any areas of concern, raising any relevant issues and recommending the necessary actions required. The successful candidate will be required to attend Senior Leadership meetings on occasion.

About you:

  • Previous experience in a Health and Safety role
  • Experience creating, maintaining and implementing H&S procedures, plans and reports
  • Knowledge in handling incidents, accidents, dangerous occurrences and near misses
  • Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Excellent communication, organisation and time-management skills to meet deadlines
  • NEBOSH qualified
  • First aid trained
  • Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

The rewards:

  • 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays which increase with service up to 27 days.
  • Discounted parking at the Arcadian to use on weekdays plus weekends.
  • Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday.

The details:

  • FTE £26,000.00 - £30,000.00 (salary will be pro-rated) depending on experience
  • Part-time role, 15 hours per week
  • 3 days (2 days in the office and 1 day at home after successful completion of probationary period)
  • Office location: 120 Bromsgrove Street, Birmingham, B5 6RJ.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please contact Tulsi Patel, our HR Manager at [email protected]

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th April 2023.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Health and Safety Officer
Peters Booksellers

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