Health, Safety and Environment - Business Support

　　Job Req ID: 28605

　　Posting Date: 23 Jan 2024

　　Function: Health, Safety & Wellbeing

　　Location:

　　Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom

　　Salary: Competitive

　　Why this job matters

　　We care about our people and we take a positive approach to their health and safety and the environment.

　　We believe health, safety, and the environment are critical contributors to our future commercial success. Our aspiration is to achieve ‘zero avoidable harm’ to our people and the environment. We achieve this by developing: HSE vision and direction, group KPIs, policy, frameworks, and minimum standards; by providing expert advice, guidance and support; and by undertaking or commissioning independent assurance activities.

　　This role provides crucial data insight which informs the overall HSE strategy as well as ensuring we remain legally compliant with accident and incident data processing and reporting.

　　What you'll be doing

　　• Ensuring incident data is reported accurately and shared appropriately – this includes:

　　o major incident notifications to senior mgt

　　o RIDDOR reporting to the Health and Safety Executive

　　o Point of contact with Enforcement Authorities

　　o Classification of Lost Time Injury data

　　o Liaison with Accident Incident Reporting Group and Employee Assistance Mgt

　　o Review and classification of industrial disease as required by RIDDOR

　　• Supporting administration in relation to information requests from the legal / claims / insurance departments

　　• Delivering key processes (including triage, advice, signposting etc)

　　• Providing administrative support to Group Health, Safety and Environment Director and HSE senior leadership team:

　　o Diary management, travel arrangements (UK and overseas), expenses, invoice approval, meeting and hospitality arrangements, other ad hoc requests as required.

　　o To have a clear understanding of their roles, responsibilities and objectives whilst handling sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.

　　o To deal effectively with both internal and external enquiries in a professional manner ensuring that urgent matters are highlighted and/or redirected appropriately.

　　o To attend meetings/forums, record/distribute accurate minutes and track completion of actions

　　Skills and Experience

　　• Good understanding of UK legislation and best practice related to Health and Safety, (eg GDPR, RIDDOR, DSE Regs, Equality Act).

　　• Experience in working with others to develop and deliver important HSE messages.

　　• Works independently, organises and plans own work.

　　• Ability to manage conflicting demands and priorities.

　　• Ability to identify issues and work with others to find a practical solutions to implement healthy change.

　　• Relationship management, influencing and strong communication skills.

　　• Must be patient, compassionate and empathetic and able to manage difficult situations

　　• Ability to draft concise and accurate statements

　　A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

　　Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

　　DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

　　Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.