Health, Safety and Environment Advisor

We are seeking a committed, outgoing and enthusiastic individual to support our health, safety and environmental management systems across RSPB Cymru.

Health, Safety and Environment Advisor
Ref: A3051119
Location: North Wales Office
Salary: £25,643 to £27,585 per annum - Applicants should expect under normal circumstances to receive an offer at the bottom of the advertised range
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent

The role will involve advising staff and volunteers on health and safety matters across the full range of our operations in the region, which includes nature reserves, membership recruitment, research projects, shops, catering outlets and offices (including our Wales HQ in Cardiff). Our network of fantastic nature reserves covers the whole of Wales and includes Lake Vyrnwy, Ynys-hir, South Stack Cliffs, Conwy and Ramsey Island. The reserves cover almost every type of habitat including uplands, coast, woodland and wetlands. You will also lead the monitoring of environmental management standards as RSPB retains and improves its external accreditation for its environmental management system. A knowledge of or an interest in nature conservation would be an advantage.

You will have a pragmatic and problem solving approach to health, safety and wellbeing, and be willing to learn how to deal with a wide range of issues in sometimes challenging and unusual situations. You will be self-reliant, have good interpersonal skills, be IT literate and be willing and able to travel throughout Wales and elsewhere in RSPB when required.

We are looking for at least a Technician Member of IOSH or equivalent looking to use your health and safety knowledge in new and challenging situations. Wellbeing is also of significant importance to our RSPB culture and an understanding of the principles of visitor risk management in a countryside context is highly desirable.

Welsh language is desirable but not essential for this role.

Closing date: 20 November 2019
Interview date: 26 November 2019

TO APPLY AND FOR MORE INFORMATION:

If you would like to find out more about this position and to apply, please click the Apply button to be directed to our website where you can download the role profile and application details.

When you make your application please ensure that you include reference number A3051119 on any correspondence.

This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You will be asked to declare unspent convictions and cautions at offer of employment stage.

No agencies please.