The role
The Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for assisting with the Corporate Health and Safety Manager and Director of Health and Safety in the delivery of effective compliance of the health and safety (H&S) management system covering Corporate inclusive of Central Functions, Residential, Commercial (excluding Property Management) business divisions within its Head Office and Regional UK Strutt and Parker Offices.
Please note, this is a full-time position, however we are open to offering a part-time (4 days a week) arrangement for the right candidate
Key Deliverables
The following summarises tasks to be undertaken by the H&S Advisor:
- Assist the smooth running of the of the Corporate H&S team and provide responsibility for the day-to-day planned activities and projects which are in progress.
- Support wider H&S team and other key stakeholders to ensure a culture of operational excellence and best practise health and safety across the portfolio.
- Monitor the group H&S email inbox and respond / escalate issues ensuring a timely response to all internal and external requests through emails, phone calls.
- Complete regular H&S compliance evaluations, inspections, and audits, record outputs to ensure compliance across the portfolio.
- Prepare data for inclusion in management reports.
- Ensure that compliance reports are provided for discussion at relevant committee and Corporate Board meetings.
- Support any investigation of accidents, incidents, and near-miss events and share opportunities for improvement with key stakeholders.
- Provide best in class customer service to internal and external customer base.
- Support for new and expectant mothers, event and general risk assessment requirements.
- Ensure monthly meetings with Human Resources (HR) to assess new starters, leavers and risk assessment requirements.
- Assist with reviewing risk management procedures and processes to effectively deliver BNPPRE strategies and KPIs relating to internal and external delivery.
- Co-ordinate the BNPPRE appointed persons training programme for both first aid and fire marshals, arranging training, monitoring, and reporting on compliance requirements.
- Support the business on training competency framework and training matrix deliverables, facilitating any gap analysis with L&D.
- Ensure compliance with all internal procedures and policies – e.g., Procurement, Finance, Compliance, etc.
Systems and Process
- Support H&S Management System in accordance with working towards achieving ISO 45001 standard and facilitate the document library.
- Manage Display Screen Equipment (DSE) training compliance programme, inclusive of reporting, reviewing assessments and undertaking higher level ergonomic assessments, organising occupational specialist referrals as required.
- Manage lone working safety solution portal, including setup, reporting, and initiatives to support application working closely with supplier and key business stakeholders.
Person Specification
Suppliers and Business Development
- Able to assess pre-qualification (PQQ) assessments for suppliers, including preparing and supporting any bids and tenders for the wider BNPPRE business.
- Is proactive in maintaining communications with suppliers through monthly Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) meetings in line with Procurement policies.
- Is proactive in building relationships with internal clients and responsive and helpful to external clients.
- Can deal with novel or difficult situations within context of own function or specialism.
People
- Customer focused style and approach, with an engaging, likeable communication character.
- Willingness to learn and upskill being dynamic in problem solving.
- Be an active team player.
- Has attention to detail when complying key reporting materials for Senior Management.
Qualifications / experience
- National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health – accredited by NEBOSH (essential)
- Experience of understanding health & safety legislation and statutory requirements (essential).
- Member of IOSH or equivalent professional body or working towards accreditation (desirable)
- Display Screen Equipment Assessor – accredited qualification (desirable)
- First aid at work or Emergency First Aid at Work - accredited qualification (desirable)
Personal Attributes:
- Strong demonstrable organisation skills.
- Holds high standards and is professional.
- Enjoys being part of a team and can be flexible.
- Self-motivated and an ambition to deliver without oversight and management.
- Values diversity and inclusion the workplace.
- Composed in pressured situations with– responds positively to the needs of a demanding client base.
We are proud to offer award-winning benefits to support and reward our employees:
- Health & Leisure: Private medical cover, XX days annual leave + public holidays (the option of purchasing up to 5 additional days via flex benefits), health screening, gym discounts, wellbeing support, volunteering opportunities, cycle to work scheme, eye care voucher, travel & retail discounts, travel insurance, concierge service, kids pass, open fairways golf card, great company culture and social events (including sports teams, charity events, art pass), perks at work
- Financial: Pension, company car allowance, life assurance at 8 x basic salary, group income protection (long term disability insurance), interest free season ticket loan, bonus scheme - you will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Bonus Scheme, share incentive plan, financial and mortgage advice
BNP Paribas Real Estate is committed to providing a work environment that fosters diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity without regard to race, colour, gender, age, creed, sex, religion, national origin, disability (physical or mental), marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, or any other legally protected status.
