Senior Health and Safety Adviser

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Senior Health and Safety Adviser based in SFRS Headquarters Cambuslang on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share, flexible or agile working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to manage a team of health and safety professionals to provide support to the Deputy Head of Safety and Assurance in ensuring the delivery of an efficient and effective Health and Safety Service to all stakeholders, as well as act as a lead in the development and implementation of HS initiatives which support the SFRS annual HS improvement plans, the Service Reset, Renew and Recovery strategy and strategic SA matters. In addition, accountability and responsibility for identifying health and safety (HS) matters to support the delivery of the SFRS strategic aims and objectives and ensure legal compliance within their designated areas of responsibilities.

Applicants will require to deputise for the Deputy Head of Safety and Assurance (SA) as required, actively contribute to Directorate and Functional management meetings, planning sessions and development days and under the direction of the Deputy Head of SA, develop and implement HS management system processes and projects which reflect the needs of the Service whilst ensuring statutory duties are met.

They should have the ability to liaise with Heads of Function and Local Senior officers to ensure SFRS HS Policies and practices are embedded into service delivery and to develop a holistic approach to employee health and safety. This will include the identification of safety related issues, development and monitoring of key safety initiatives. Furthermore there may be a requirement to liaise with external stakeholders, including appointed safety representatives of Trade Unions, representative bodies and the Health and Safety Executive.

The successful applicant should be able demonstrate experience of management responsibilities, and will be required to recruit, lead and effectively manage all employees within their area of responsibility in line with SFRS policies.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate's will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.