Head of Fire, Health & Safety
Recruitment Agency Reference:7057380
A position has arisen for a Head of Fire, Health & Safety within a highly regarded healthcare organisation based in Oxfordshire. This is a key role managing and improving the Health, Safety and fire safety processes until November 2021, with the possibility of extension.
The successful candidate must have previous experience managing fire safety and Health & Safety processes, ideally within a healthcare environment.
Your duties will include:
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Responsible for ensuring that the Trust has appropriate Health & Safety, security and fire safety management policies, processes and systems in place
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Manage Health & Safety Manager, Security Manager, Senior Fire Safety Manager and Fire Safety Officer
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Be the competent person for the management of Health & Safety fulfilling the Trust’s legal obligations
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Develop and maintain training programmes and supporting documentation for Trust staff, Managers and Directors, ensuring that responsibilities are recognised and undertaken
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Further develop the culture of Health & Safety across the organisation, developing the Health & Safety team to support this
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Ensure that the department has a robust risk management approach in place and that risks are recorded, and managed appropriately
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff side Health & Safety Representatives, Fire Authorities, Local Police Authorities and NHS Protect
The successful candidate should have:
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Experience working in a similar role, ideally within a hospital previously
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A degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management, Fire Safety Management, or related qualification
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Good working knowledge of current Health & Safety and fire safety related legislation
If you are interested in this position or would like to find out more about similar roles please contact Beth Conway on 01908 295 000 and email your updated CV to bconway@venngroup.com
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