Assistant Health & Safety / Compliance Officer at the British High Commission (BHC) Nigeria

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Health & Safety / Compliance Officer AA (20/23 ABJ) - Maternity cover

Location: Abuja
Job Category: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory: Corporate Services Support
Grade: Administrative Assistant (AA)
Type of Position: Fixed Term
Working hours per week: 35 hours per week
Duration of Post: 6 months

Main Purpose of Job

• To provide maternity cover for the Assistant Health & Safety/Compliance Officer

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide general support and assistance to the Health and Safety/Compliance Manager.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager to monitor and coordinate Health and Safety activities.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager with the management of safety and property compliance throughout the Post.
• Liaise closely with the Technical/Facilities/Estates Management team to manage issues relating to facilities service provision, buildings maintenance, fire safety equipment, non-compliance including filing and documentation.
• Provide clerical support to the Health and Safety Committee and Compliance Forum.
• Assist the Health and Safety Manager to maintain and coordinate health and safety training.
• Assist the Health and Safety / Compliance Manager to maintain and coordinate property compliance assessment register.
• Assist in the identification of operational needs and preparation of risk assessments, asset registers, compliance and training of staff with adequate documentation.
• Review and record all checks on fire exits, firefighting equipment, First Aid kits, and other activities regarding the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) of equipment across BHC estates.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Documentation and safekeeping of all items in the H&S store and recording their movements within Abuja and regional posts.
• Monthly inspection of all Fire Extinguisher’s across BHC estates.
• Working closely with the Regional office managers on Property Compliance Assessment (PCA) matters.
• Identifies safety needs and work closely with procurement team on restocking.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

• Procurement of health and safety items
• Procurement of medical supplies
• Vendor management

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience  

• 2 - 3 years of relevant work experience in Health & Safety management will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in the use of English Language (Writing, speaking, listening and reading)
• Computer Literate – Good in use of Word, outlook and Excel Packages
• Ability to learn fast on the Job
• Attention to details
• Ability to work in a high paced team
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• A self-starter, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Good organizational skills and record keeping skills
• Excellent administrative skills

Desirable Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
• Good IT skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Membership of a Professional Association (e.g. ISPON, IOSH, etc.)

Required Behaviours:

• Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together.

Salary  

• USD 918.84 Monthly.

Other benefits and conditions of employment:

• Learning and development opportunities:
  • HERA
  • Complete the mandatory e-learning courses on arrival and develop knowledge as necessary
  • Use of relevant Health & Safety/Compliance software.

Application Closing Date
10th August, 2023.