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Health and Safety Advisor

Employer:London Borough of Waltham Forest

Reference:1295/50041140PPP

Salary:£33,081 - £38,463 per annum

Hours:36

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position

Location:London Borough of Waltham Forest

Closing date:16/01/2009 12:00 PM

Health & Safety Advisor (Education)

As a four star council, Waltham Forest is seeking to create a positive Health and Safety culture. We offer our 80+ schools strategic initiatives, professional advice and guidance to head teachers, governors, staff and senior managers.
We are now seeking a highly motivated and creative individual, who can establish credibility at a senior level, to join our Health & Safety team. To succeed in this role you must be able to create effective relationships and to influence and motivate others. You’ll also be well organised, able to meet challenging deadlines and deliver a high standard of service.

You will be qualified to NEBOSH Diploma Part 2 (or equivalent) standard, and hold membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (with Chartered status or working towards it).

You’ll have proven experience as a Health and Safety practitioner in a multi-disciplinary organisation, ideally within a schools environment and also have some management experience.

We employ over 8,000 people (including 5,500 in schools) in numerous professions and locations so we can offer a broad base of experience to develop your skills.
For an informal discussion please call Shila Agnew on 020 8496 4332.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake a satisfactory disclosure.

Equal Opportunities

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 strategic outcomes contained in its Corporate Equality Plan: • Promoting equality of opportunity • Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage • Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels • Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. For more information please visit: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/index/social.htm

Application Information

Apply online using the application form available for a fast and efficient process. If you require a paper based application form, please phone 020 8496 4522 leaving your name, address, job title and reference number of the job you are applying for.