Health, Safety and Environment Manager

TLT LLP ,
Bristol, Bristol

Overview

Job Description

Job Introduction This role is part of the Facilities group reporting to the Head of Facilities, working closely with Location Heads, Group Risk Managers, Facilities and Office Managers, Risk, HR and senior managers throughout the firm. The Facilities team are responsible for providing a safe and comfortable working environment. Including the secure storage and retrieval of all hard copy files; management and delivery of the client conference suites and switchboard services; providing reprographics support for large volume and specialist printing and scanning; processing and distribution of all incoming and outgoing deliveries; relocation planning, design and fit out logistics; security; building maintenance; management of health & safety; implementation of proactive environmental measures and working with the landlord to ensure their services support our business operations: * Ensure the firm has a robust, compliant HS&E management system supported by effective assessment and management of risk * Help build a positive, participative health and safety culture at all levels * Coordinate the management of Health, Safety and Environmental impacts working towards the attainment of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 accreditation for the firm * Support the Head of Facilities to create safe, secure and well managed work spaces for TLT employees, clients, contractors and visitors. In return we will invest in you. We want you to be successful. You will manage your own workload. Bespoke training will be available throughout your career ensuring you have the technical and commercial skills to support an effective and successful practice. Role Responsibility Once you are in the role of Health Safety and Environment Manager, you will deliver the following: * Provide competent Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental advice to employees and managers at all levels, including the review of policy and procedure to ensure the Firm is well positioned to fulfil its statutory obligations * Set an example of best practice approach in all duties and adhere to the Firm's H&S policy and procedures * Lead the H&S reporting structure and review meetings to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and prioritisation of H&S actions * Oversee and support the development and maintenance of risk assessments for all offices, work environments and Facilities activities and use of equipment * Support the Managers across all aspects of the Firm to undertake, implement and review risk assessments * Specify and support the introduction and use of any PPE required for staff as identified in risk assessments of activities * Support the Facilities Assistant in the coordination and administration of the DSE self-risk assessment forms and provide solutions as required for any issues * Support the Office Managers in ensuring each office complies with its H&S responsibilities and assist them with implementing change to meet H&S best practice * Complete a health and safety training needs analysis, create an action plan and monitor implementation. Deliver in-house health and safety training such as toolbox talks and e-learning products as specified in the training needs analysis * Support arrangements for emergency planning and procedures including evacuation, fire and first aid * Coordinate the Firm's accident and incident reporting system. Lead thorough investigations in the event of accidents, incidents and near misses. Report to senior management trends and issues identified * Provide timely, focused HS&E reporting to the Group Risk Management team and Executive Boards * Develop and maintain a robust HS&E monitoring system including inspections, internal/external audits and self-assessment * Raise the profile of HS&E within the Firm by using positive, effective communication and promotions * Undertake building security audits at all offices, make recommendations for improvement and implement change as agreed with the Head of Facilities * Coordinate energy information, prepare ESOS submissions and make recommendations on how energy management can be improved across the Firm * Review and maintain the H&S, Security and Environment policy and procedure documents held on the Firm's intranet * Attend and take a proactive role in the Environment Forum, supporting research and implementing approved initiatives * Attend and undertake a proactive role in the Wellbeing Forum. The Ideal Candidate Our employees are talented people, distinguished by technical excellence, with a willingness to embrace team working and a passion for client service. You will be able to demonstrate a similar supportive, flexible and driven ethos and will have accumulated the following experience and skills: * Management systems experience ideally with OHSAS ISO 45001 (essential) and ISO 14001 (preferable) * Ideally previous OHSE experience working with a UK multi-site work force * Currently holds a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent in relevant discipline (essential) * Lead Auditor qualification