Health, Safety and Environment Specialist
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health, Safety and Environment Specialist. The successful candidate will support relevant business and operational leads to ensure that TVP’s portfolio and activities comply with relevant Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) legislation and appropriate national guidance, working with colleagues to ensure that a safe and healthy environment is provided for all Thames Valley Police staff, members of the public and contractors who visit police premises or attend a police event or situation.
You will work with HSE colleagues and line management to ensure a rolling programme of risk assessments are undertaken and ensure relevant business and operational leads implement any actions. The post-holder will likely undertake risk assessments themselves on behalf of business and operational leads, and through appointed and trained volunteers across the business and 3rd party contractors. Prepare and implement HSE advice and support for Force, regional and national operations and training exercises including the development of new risk assessments in order to minimise potential for injury and sickness absence.
You will be responsible for developing and maintain the corporate and organisational strategies, policy and procedures in consultation with key internal and external stakeholders for designated areas of HSE responsibility. You will also Develop and maintain awareness of changes in health and safety legislation, best practice and National strategic developments, in particular in direct areas of responsibility, in order to deliver up-to-date advice and services and maintain policy, guidance and procedures.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 21286. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 31 March 2024.
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Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.