Job Description Health and Safety Team Leader

Job Title

Health and Safety Team Leader

Line Manager/ Reports to

Insert as applicable e.g. Health and Safety Manager

Department/

Section

Health and Safety

Location

Head office in Braintree or such other location that may be required of the job role

Website details can be inserted here

Job Ref & about the organisation  

Social Media info etc 

Core Objectives

Main Tasks/duties and responsibilities  

– responsibility for the day to day  activities of your team

– assist with health and safety development, performance and maintenance within the organisation

–  assist in the health and safety management systems in accordance with organisation plans and compliance with and adherence to legislation and agreed regulatory bodies’ processes and procedures

– responsible for performing all duties in compliance with insert as applicable e.g. ISO certification

– meet your targets and those of the team as a whole

– smooth running of the of the team

– contribute to training and development of the team

– achieve maximum profitability and growth in accordance with organisation plans

Day to day responsibilities for the team as agreed with the Line Manager to include:

– assist with  all the day to day health and safety activities

– assist with  ensuring that the organisation meets all agreed health and safety legislation and objectives and that appropriate risk mitigation/control measures are in place

– assist with  risk assessment, audit review, monitoring & managing health and safety within the organisation

– assist with investigating incidents and accidents to ensure the timely production of corrective and preventative action plans.

– assist with  providing advice, guidance and support to the organisation with regards to health and safety legislation, issues and compliance together with all applicable organisation policies and practices, referring to Line Manager as appropriate

– assist with identifying the lack of and/or improvements to policy and process, assess effectiveness of current policies and processes and recommend and implement required changes

– maintain and improve mechanisms for risk assessment and disseminate feedback as appropriate

– to assist in the management and carry out recruitment of team members, subject to agreed criteria

– train and appraise individual team members to ensure targets are met

– to assist in the management of  the performance and development of team members

– reporting (content and format as agreed) on a monthly basis or as otherwise agreed

– to assist in developing plans for team activities to include health and safety strategy to achieve agreed targets and effective planning

– manage the preparation and agreement of individual action plans and targets for all team members

– manage and conduct presentations and make proposals for improvements

– delegate authority and responsibility to team with supervision, accountability and review

– set an example for team members of commitment, health and safety activities, work ethics and habits and personal character

– maintain accurate records

– control expenses to meet agreed  budgetary controls

– adhere to all organisation policies and procedures

– interact and co-operate with all members of the organisation, its suppliers and clients/customers

From time to time you may be expected to be part of special projects as are reasonably required of your job role

You are responsible for your allocated workload and must meet all targets as agreed with your Line Manager. You must contribute towards the smooth running of the organisation generally.

Hours

Secondary Tasks/duties

You must carry out your duties to the best of your ability, having consideration for the needs of your colleagues, and the organisation and its clients/customers. You must obey all lawful and reasonable orders given to you and comply with the organisation’s rules, procedures and policies

Management / supervisory responsibilities

People or equipment

You have responsibility for the team members who will all report directly to you

Equipment

You are responsible for the equipment provided to you for use in your job role and to your team. This means you must ensure that equipment is used in accordance with training provided, the organisation’s policies and procedures and the law and using, where applicable any safety equipment or Personal Protective Equipment provided. You are responsible for ensuring that the equipment used by the team is maintained and can be used/operated at all times.

Essential Abilities/ Competencies of this job role

– qualifications sufficient to perform the job role – insert as applicable

– experience  in this type of job role – insert as applicable e.g. minimum 2 years

– experience of health and safety governance

– understanding of health and safety management obligations (including statutory obligations), requirements and dynamics

– experience of computer software – insert as applicable e.g. spreadsheet, database

– ability to perform in health and safety management and control

– leadership with ability to drive a  team

– project management skills

– ability to work under pressure

– full driving licence

insert anything else required

You need to have and maintain (with regular training and updates as necessary) the knowledge, technical skills and qualifications that are necessary to perform your job role to comply with the requirements of the organisation and any applicable rules, regulations (particularly of any professional body) and with any law which applies to your job role.

Special working Conditions

Insert following if applicable – The nature of your role will require you to travel within the area that your team covers. However, from time to time you may be expected to travel outside that area as the job role requires

Approved by Name

John Smith

Job Role

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Date approved

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