Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor (12 Month Fixed-Term)
Grade 6/7 – Starting salary £32,234 with potential career progression within the post (those with relevant experience and qualifications will start at Grade 7 - £36,922)
37 hours per week (reduced working may be considered)
Location: Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Bestwood Lodge, Arnold, Nottingham
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking to recruit a highly motivated professional with recent, relevant experience of providing Health, Safety and Environmental advice within a large, high risk employment situation.
The successful candidate will contribute to the work of the Risk and Assurance Team by providing health, safety and environmental risk management advice, guidance and support to line managers. They will also be expected to foster a positive safety culture where proportionate risk controls contribute to the efficiency and safety of the Service.
It is an essential requirement for the post-holder to hold or be actively working towards a NEBOSH diploma or NVQ Level 5 in Occupational Health and Safety and IEMA Certificate in Environmental Risk Management or have relevant recent experience. You will also need to have the ability to interpret complex information, while possessing excellent communication and inter-personal skills at all levels using tact, diplomacy and negotiating skills when necessary.
The benefits of the post include a range of excellent benefits you would expect from a leading employer.
As an equal opportunities employer, being members of Stonewall and a Disability confident employer, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service welcomes applicants regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Further information and an online application form is available on our recruitment portal: -
http://jobs.notts-fire.gov.uk
Please note that CV’s will not be accepted in place of application forms.
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing date: Monday 26th April 2021
Interview date: Thursday 6th May 2021