Health and Safety Advisor

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor to join a global financial services account team based in London or Manchester.

About the Role:

The role is primarily to work alongside the Global QHSE Lead and the Manchester-based H&S Advisor in ensuring first class health and safety performance for our client across various locations. The H&S Advisor will carry out the day-to-day duties associated with the ongoing implementation and maintenance of the health and safety management systems. This includes ensuring the business is compliant with all applicable legal and other H&S requirements and driving a positive H&S culture. While the role is based in London, UK, the H&S Advisor will be expected to occasionally visit client sites in EMEA and, on some occasions, provide guidance and support to other client locations in line with the global strategy.

Please Note: This is a hybrid role.

Role Summary:

• Support the Global QHSE Lead in the development, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the client's H&S management system and strategy
• Monitor and respond to H&S queries from the business with competent technical advice and guidance
• Coordinate and undertake risk assessments, for both general workplaces and specific tasks or events
• Coordinate the development and delivery of H&S training
• Work with the H&S Team and internal client People Team in managing the third-party DSE Workstation training and assessment programme for the client e.g. Responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, managing new and existing users, triaging cases, organising 1:1 assessments, assisting in the ordering or ergonomic equipment etc.
• Coordinate Facilities Management related emergency preparedness and response to the occupied sites including emergency drills, fire marshal and first aider numbers, and training
• Manage H&S management system documentation, procedures, records, and internal and corporate H&S reporting
• Manage ongoing collation of data for the H&S performance reports, and assist as required in the preparation of the monthly reports
• Review and analyse results of third-party audits and assessments, and monitor completion of actions
• Manage the accident reporting database and participate in accident investigations where required
• Support the Global QHSE Lead with CBRE QHSE responsibilities to the UK & Ireland account team

Role Requirements:

Education

• A formal Health & Safety Qualifications, such as NEBOSH Certificate or Diploma, or any other that meets the criteria for Technical or Graduate membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Experience

• Understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental legal framework, including completion of risk assessments
• Practical experience in incident and investigation management
• Knowledge and management of training programmes
• Experience in managing workstation assessment programmes (DSE)
• 2-3 years of Facilities Management experience (Desirable)
• Experience working in Financial Sector or Property and facilities environment (Desirable)

Aptitudes

• Ability to translate academic abilities into a work setting
• High degree of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office packages, SharePoint, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to find creative solutions to problems

Character

• Prepared to proactively develop as a H&S professional, undertaking a programme of training and continuing professional development
• Willingness to regularly travel around the region, including overnight stays.
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills with good verbal and written communication skills to drive tasks to completion
• Strong attention to detail; good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise with changing situations.
• Have a high level of energy, and deliver within high pressure, business critical environments from both a reactive and proactive basis.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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