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This permanent position, based in the heart of Chester, plays a key role in supporting the development and delivery of a robust, company-wide health and safety management system. Reporting directly to the Head of Health and Safety, the successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, strong problem-solving abilities, and excellent interpersonal skills to address and communicate safety matters effectively across the business. This position is vital in upholding the highest standards of safety, ensuring a secure environment for our employees, guests, and wider stakeholder community.
Job Responsibility
Support in the development and implementation of a health and safety management system, ensuring that policies, procedures and guidelines are effectively communicated to all employees
Ensure effective document control procedures and quality assurance
Participate in regular health and safety committee meetings, documenting actions and following up on any outstanding tasks or issues
Deputise for the Head of Health and Safety in their absence and share duties on race and event days
Foster a positive safety culture by engaging employees in safety initiatives, encouraging active participation in safety committees and meetings
Challenge unsafe behaviours, including non-compliance with health and safety processes and protocols
Investigate all minor incidents, claims and complaints, ensuring thorough investigation, appropriate action and timely resolution with necessary changes put in place
Assist in tracking operational KPIs and measuring incident rates against the national average
Support the development and delivery of training programs to enhance employee knowledge and maintain a training matrix to identify and address skills gaps
Stay up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all developments affecting the racing and events industry
Coordinate with external service providers to ensure their adherence to health and safety protocols and integrate their processes into the wider system
Monitor and evaluate contractor performance through regular engagement via inspections and audits, addressing any issues that arise
Assist in organising workplace health and safety tours, visits, and observations by company leaders to improve visibility and engagement
Provide health and safety response during race days, including coordinating medical incidents, and collecting incident data to feedback
Conduct pre-event inspections, briefings and event risk assessments to ensure the site is in a safe condition, logging and resolving any issues before the event begins
Requirements
Previous experience within a Health and Safety position
Proven experience in supporting and delivering health and safety management systems, including risk assessments and safety procedures
Experience in site inspections, managing incidents and identifying hazards, with the ability to implement appropriate control measures
Knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation, regulations and best practices
NEBOSH General Certificate qualification in occupational health and safety is mandatory
Nice to have
Qualification in Level 4 Spectator Safety Management is desirable
Qualification in ISO 9001 Internal Auditor is desirable