Health & Safety Advisor - Falkland Islands Government

Cross Departmental Opportunities

Stanley

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks

Health And Safety

Full time

£43,141 - £53,055 per year

Job summary

This truly is an exciting opportunity in an unparalleled location. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Health and Safety Advisor with a strong understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice, with a particular emphasis on a pragmatic approach to instilling a health and safety culture across a public sector organisation.

Job description

Working in what can only be described as a unique and breath-taking environment, the Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for providing expert health and safety advice and support to Directors, Heads of Service, Managers and Employees across the Falkland Islands Government (FIG).

This will involve working closely with relevant officers to develop and implement health and safety policies and procedures, undertaking risk assessments and inspections of workplaces, equipment and activities, and investigating accidents and incidents.

The postholder will work proactively to identify and mitigate workplace risks, foster a positive safety culture, deliver training and awareness programs, and support continuous improvement in health and
safety performance.

Person specification

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience of operating in a lead Health and Safety role in an organisation with comparable complexity
• Have first-class knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation, current issues and how this interacts with policy and practice
• Have experience of working with complex practices and compliance standards and implementing change
• Have pragmatic and flexible approach to different ways of working, and be receptive to new ideas
• Have strong interpersonal and influencing skills, including the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the role of other teams and the value of their contribution
• Hold a NEBOSH diploma or equivalent with Grad IOSH status (Level 5 Qualification)
• Hold or be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH
• Align with FIG’s Core Values – Diverse, Professional, Resilient & Resourceful.

Benefits

Salary package also includes:
• Flights package for you and any accompanying dependents
• 41 days paid leave (includes Public and Government Holidays)
• Relocation allowance to help with moving costs
• Government housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in
• Favourable income tax rates
• A stimulating and supportive setting to work in and a unique and beautiful setting to live in.
The post is for a fixed term of up to four years in the first instance with the possibility of extension. Secondment and Interchange opportunities will be considered.
Please note, successful applicants with Falkland Islands Status/PRP will be employed on local terms and conditions.

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

For more information and to apply online to join our team in a unique and breath-taking location, with penguins, dolphins and the wilderness just next door to your office, please visit our recruitment website: www.jobs.gov.fk

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo an enhanced (or equivalent) criminal record check.People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Medical

Successful candidates will be expected to have a medical.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission.The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : Maeve Daly-Llamosa
Email : MaeveDaly-Llamosa@sec.gov.fk
Telephone : 0050027193

Salary range

£43,141 - £53,055 per year