Health Safety Environmental Officer Job In Dalkeith

Directorate

The following information provides an overview of the skills, qualities, and qualifications needed for this role.

People Business Area

Appointee Management

Location

Dalkeith

Salary range

£35,577 - £40,993

Type of Contract

Permanent Contract

Part Time/Full Time

Full Time/'Happy to talk flexible working'

Workstyle

Office Based

Actual Hours

35

Closing Date

26/05/2024

Ref No

6130

Job Description

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges, and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world. We are looking for a Health, Safety & Environmental Officer to work in our Facilities team in our People directorate. The successful candidate will be required to maintain awareness of and ensure SQA complies with all Health, Safety & Environmental legislation in order to provide a safe working environment for staff and visitors.

In order to do this, you must be able to demonstrate experience in the following specific duties:

1. Providing advice and guidance to all colleagues on all aspects of Health, Safety, and the Environment to ensure full compliance with legislation.
2. Delivery of varied mix of customer-focused facilities services to meet operational objectives.
3. Lead and implement Environmental initiatives, campaigns, and projects in line with the Environmental strategy.
4. Compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reporting on Health, Safety, and Environmental activities with detailed commentary as required by the corporate objectives.
5. Investigating Health and Safety issues including accidents relating to working conditions and implement improvements where required.

Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Direct line management experience.
• Leading, coaching, training, and developing individuals to maximize performance.
• Contributing to an organization’s continuous improvement initiatives through identification, analysis, and recommendation of process improvements, efficiency savings, and potential required changes to policy.
• Applicants, as a minimum, should be educated to SCQF level 6 (Higher/SVQ 3) and/or be able to demonstrate direct relevant experience for this role.

Also role model the behaviors associated with SQA’s values (Trusted, Progressive, and Enabling) in order to develop and sustain a productive and positive culture.

SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent whilst also offering hybrid working to most roles. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programs; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday. Find out more here.

If you think you’ve got the skills, knowledge, and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity, please apply below. Before applying for a secondment, you must have agreement from your line manager and Head of Service.

SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post. #INDHP