Job Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are Scottish Government employees, and are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Are you an experienced health, safety and environmental professional ready to make a meaningful impact across Scotland by promoting safe, sustainable, and compliant working environments?

The Senior Health, Safety and Environmental Advisor role sits within Food Standards Scotland’s (FSS) Corporate Services division, as part of the Health, Safety, Administration, Facilities and Environment (HSAFE) Business Unit. Reporting directly to the HSE Manager.

In this role, you will support FSS’s health and safety, environmental, and sustainability agendas by monitoring compliance, providing advice, and contributing to the ongoing development of a positive safety and sustainability culture. The role also involves supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of FSS’s Safety Management Systems, including supporting: the online training platform, display screen equipment assessments and occupational health cases reviews. You will contribute to FSS’ Public Body duties for climate reporting and its sustainability plans. Due to the geographic reach of FSS, you will carry out site visits across Scotland where FSS staff operate, undertaking audits, inspections, and incident investigations, as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on the HSE functions of the HSAFE Business Unit.
• Contribute to FSS’ sustainability and environmental agenda, including processing of carbon emissions data.
• HSE site visits, investigations and audits. This will include locations across Scotland where FSS’ field operational staff work which are poorly served by public transport. These are predominantly abattoirs and may also include farms, or other remote locations. Occasional overnight visits may be required.
• Build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships both internally and externally.
• The continual review and update of FSS’ Health, Safety and Environmental Management systems.
• Supporting staff with written procedures, risk and COSHH assessments.
• Review and advise on applicable legislation.
• Report writing.
• Accurate data input.
• Along with Human Resources, assist with health and wellbeing case management.
• Any other duties which may be associated with the job function.

Qualifications

NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.

A valid full UK driving licence.

Physical Fitness

This position will require a level of physical fitness, the ability to travel to remote areas within Scotland, walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and be around livestock.

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive B2 employees.

Please submit a CV and a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancy closes at 11:59pm

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Further Information

If you have specific questions about the role, please contact

Stephen.O'Neill@fss.scot

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