Area Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Advisor

Element has an opportunity for an Area Safety Health and Environmental SHE Advisor. The Area SHE Advisor is a key role to ensure the Divisional workstreams operate efficiently through the planning and implementation of company SHE programs. This position requires developing knowledge of operational activities and Element Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) programs. The position will focus on the SHE functional activities, reporting directly to the Divisional SHE Business Partner and supporting General Managers and Operational Teams from identified locations and workstream.
Core Responsibilities
Ideal location for this role is Oxford, Banbury or surrounding areas to support and travel between High Wycombe, Stevenage and Wednesbury Labs.
Assist identified General Managers, Operations Managers and Safety Leaders/SHE Champions with SHE related activities within the locationsReview and support in the update of Divisional Legal RegistersCoordinate and assist in the development of Safe Systems of Work (inc. Risk & COSHHAssessments, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.)Establish and implement Element SHE programs, ensuring regulatory compliance is considered at all timesReview and monitor worksite controls, including contractor activitiesConduct Incident Investigations for identified events which require a greater degree of review andoversight - as identified by the Divisional SHE Business PartnerFormulate and conduct necessary SHE awareness training sessions/ demonstrations (inc. SHE inductions for new colleagues)Support workstream SHE committee meetings for identified workstreams & locationsResponsible for the reporting on the performance of the SHE management system, ensuring two way communication to management and
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RequiredUnderstanding of UK SHE related legislation. Suitable certification to be held for SHE disciplines (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum)Proficiency in H&S related risk assessment processesProficiency in Microsoft Applications (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company when required (i.e., with customers and internally within the company).Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.Good interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect.
DesirableInternal or Lead auditor qualifications (45001, 14001, 9001, etc.).Good knowledge of PUWER, LOLER and COSHH topics is desirable.Knowledge or experience of small-medium sized projects and/or CDM related facility improvements is desirable.The drive to develop within a role and expand competency (i.e., training, mentoring and support will be provided). Flexibility to travel and support locations.

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