Health & Safety Advisor

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our London office. This role will be a trusted advisor to the business, providing competent Health and Safety advice and supporting the Health & Safety Manager in the effective implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the firm’s Health and Safety Management system. The role supports compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation and alignment with ISO 45001 for the London and Belfast offices. Contributing to a safe and well-controlled working environment for employees, contractors, clients and visitors.

• Complete accident and incident investigations and corrective action management, including near miss reporting and learning outcomes.
• Complete and review risk assessments, developing control measures and supporting implementation and monitoring of actions to reduce risk.
• Complete contractor Health and Safety audits and workplace inspections.
• Manage and maintain the first aid and fire warden database and the online DSE platform.
• Liaise with Occupational Health/HR on Health and Safety matters, including DSE related actions and ordering of equipment for individuals.
• Alongside the Health and Safety manager, support the maintenance of ISO 45001 for the London and Belfast offices.
• Engage with key stakeholders and manage client requests for Health and Safety information.
• Support the development and review of Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Support the delivery of the Health and Safety training matrix and maintain training records.

• Proven experience providing competent Health and Safety advice within a professional services environment, with an understanding of associated operational and regulatory risks.
• Strong working knowledge of UK Health and Safety legislation with the ability to interpret and apply legal requirements pragmatically.
• Experience of maintaining ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System.
• Ability to communicate Health and Safety requirements clearly and effectively to a range of stakeholders.
• Highly organized, proactive and detail focused with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
• Technical member of IOSH (TechIOSH).
• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor (desired).

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Should you require additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or a health condition, please do not hesitate to contact a member of our recruitment team who will work with you to provide any adjustments as required.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, which is reflected in the wide range of benefits that are available to our employees. Some of these benefits include: our occupational pension scheme, group income protection cover, private medical insurance, mental health resources and free apps, health and wellbeing services encompassing an onsite gym, wellbeing centre and GP service, emergency back-up care support, parental and special leave, holiday entitlement increasing with length of service, holiday trading, season ticket loans and online discounts and lifestyle management services.

Our approach to hybrid working seeks to combine and maximise the benefits of effective remote working with the benefits of being in the office. Our current hybrid working arrangements require office based working for a minimum of 60% of your time (i.e. three days per week for a full time role) in accordance with our hybrid working policy.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE - A&O Shearman does not accept unsolicited CVs. For further information, please see our UK Recruitment Agency Policy and our commitment to direct sourcing here.

A&O Shearman is a global industry-leading law firm, with nearly 50 offices in nearly 30 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world’s leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.