HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
A well established tour operator is currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer . Reporting to the Overseas Health and Safety Manager you take responsibility for the management and implementation of overseas health, safety and emergency response policies throughout the business to maximise customer safety. The ideal candidate will have a good level of Health and Safety experience gained within tour operations at resort level.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Manage the company health and safety database (PASS3) ensuring all property, excursion and transportation audits and checks, follow up actions and incidents are accurately recorded according to set timescales.
Achieve maximum return of completed health and safety audits from local owners/suppliers and resort staff to ensure policy compliance with company requirements.
Provide structured training on all aspects of health and safety according to company guidelines and codes of practice, ensuring resort personnel and owners/suppliers have the adequate skills, knowledge and support to accurately complete audits and inspections as directed.
Oversee the Crisis Management programme ensuring documentation is updated and understood by all relevant personnel.
Provide feedback to UK departments on overseas health and safety matters to maintain and improve the efficiency of the UK/resort operation.
Provide management information, analysis and reports for Directors and the senior leadership team as required.
SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE ROLE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER
Good knowledge of the travel industry with proven strong experience of H&S gained within tour operating (hotels, villas, apartment products).
In-depth knowledge of overseas operations and working practices
Knowledge of Crisis Management procedures
Practical experience of conducting risk assessments
Man- management experience
Knowledge of PASS3 health and safety system
Able to travel overseas frequently, sometimes at short notice/over weekends
Willing to man 24hr emergency phone
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Salary for this role will be £22.5k - £25k per annum pending experience. Please apply below stating your current and future salary details.
Progressive Personnel is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates.
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This job expired on 22/05/2012
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