Head of Health & Safety and Emergency Planning

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The successful candidate will have substantial H&S and EPRR experience in a designated H&S/EPRR role, have the skills to lead change within a complex and diverse organisation, and be able to demonstrate the ability to work closely with senior leaders and staff from all professions.

Working within the Estates and Facilities Directorate you will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to assess risk and convey messages and data clearly, both verbally and in writing. Via the Chief Estates Officer, you will provide assurance to the Executive Team and Trust Board on issues related to health and safety and emergency planning.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria

• Qualified to Degree level, with a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent experience) is essential

Essential

Essential criteria

• At least 5 years experience managing Health and Safety

Essential

Essential criteria

• Experience working within health and safety in a large and complex organisation, preferably the NHS

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.

Documents to download

• Job description and Person Specification (PDF, 352.4KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)