Volunteer Health and Safety Advisor

Keywords

18+ Health & Safety Advisor

Description

Dover Transport Museum is an independent, volunteer run museum with 85 active volunteers engaged in a wide range of different activities, including estate and building maintenance, visitor care, vehicle restoration and maintenance, and the conservation of exhibits.

The museum has an established Health and Safety risk management regime including staff training.

We are seeking a replacement for our retiring volunteer Health and Safety advisor.

What is the job?

• To act generally as advisor to the museum’s governing committee on Health and Safety at work and, in particular –
• To maintain a comprehensive Health and Safety risk assessment on all aspects of the museum’s activities and advise the governing committee of compliance failures and areas for improvement
• To oversee risk assessments and preparation of method statements for relevant projects
• To assist in the production and delivery of Health and Safety related training materials
• To help maintain effective communications about Health and Safety matters between the museum management and volunteers.

What rewards come with volunteering, and how does it create meaningful change?

You can expect

A friendly and supportive environment in which you can spend your spare time and make new friends amongst our enthusiasts who will value your company and your expertise in helping to keep the museum a safe place to work.

If the museum is new to you, you will be allowed ample time for familiarisation.

You will also have opportunities to join in other enjoyable activities at the museum should you wish to do so.

You will be covered by the museum’s employee liability insurance.

Requirements

Skills and experience

Understanding of the law relating to Health and Safety and experience of Health and Safety in the work-place is essential. 

Mentoring and time for familiarisation with the museum’s working practices will be provided, as necessary. 

Other required skills are:

• Basic IT capability with Microsoft products including Outlook
• Good communication skills
• Good inter-personal skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.