Your new companyThis leading international bank based in the City of London has a diversified and integrated cross-border business platform, with a core focus on commercial banking. As an industry frontrunner, the bank is on a mission to gain worldwide recognition.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor Health and Safety standards for the Bank and branches
• Ensure the bank and employees comply with safety legislation
• Ensure working practices comply with legislation and all relevant policies and procedures are in place for the Bank
• Complying with Health and Safety legislation and any developments ensuring the Bank remains compliant at all times
• Provide advice, guidance and strategy on all aspects of health, safety and welfare to directors, branch managers, department managers, employees as appropriate
• Attend the Health & Safety Working Group (bi-monthly)
• Ensure actions following the Health & Safety Working Group are completed
• Plan, implement, monitor and review protective and preventative safety measures
• Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced
• Carry out site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and followed
• Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements
• Lead in-house training with managers and employees about Health and Safety issues and risks
• Ensure actions following assessments are completed in a timely manner
• Collate all first aid reports and monitor trends
• Manage communications relating to Health and Safety matters

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience within the Financial Services industry and a proven track record in similar area
• Health and Safety experienced
• IOSH qualification is required
• NEBOSH and NCRQ qualifications are a plus.
• Negotiation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent administrative skills
• Team player
• Ability to form good relationships with different types of stakeholders within the department and the wider Bank
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What you'll get in returnIn return, you will receive a wide range of benefits which can be discussed further.

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