Posted By Darren (Daz) Fraser
Something along the lines of - any job that no-one else wants, or is the CEO's pet project of the moment.

Job title - how about the hardest moving target to hit, or the poor bugger close to committing suicide / murder dependant upon how you work (murder in my case), or the idiot that likes a challenge (that they will never win), or the only person with a modicum of common sense

Seriously I would be looking for the following as a minimum

Ensure the company, complies with all relevant H&S legislation.
Develop and maintain systems of H&S Management in line with HSG 65, 18001 and/or ILO guidelines
Liaise with all levels of employees to ensure that H&S issues are dealt with promptly and satisfactorily.
Advise management of any H&S shortcomings within the company, and suggest solutions
Advise the employee committee of any H&S matters, and attend meetings (if you have one)
Maintain accident/injury records for use within company.
Investigate accidents with departmental managers and identify ways of preventing recurrence.
Implement and coordinate Risk Assessment activities.
Identify and advise upon safety related training issues.
Perform regular safety inspections, audits
Provide guidance on the choice and correct use of personal protective equipment.
Provide and / or source relevant training in all matters relating to H&S.
Liaise with all external agencies (emergency, HSE etc)

Would have the bit about ad hoc duties removed, would want specifics.

As for title - I never have the title manager, for the simple reason it is down to the management to manage and for you to advise. Therefore use the title of officer, or advisor etc.

Finally welcome to the profession, good luck and hopefully you will find it most rewarding as each day is something different.

Posted By Drew
Hope this helps: also have a safety responsibility statment for the post which relates to specific responsibilities required of the post holder. Let me know if you would like a copy drewscusick@aol.com>

Main Purpose of Job
Determine implement and ensure compliance with the safety strategy and policies for [name of company here].

Specific Accountabilities
1. To act as [name of company here] “competent person” with regard to the provision of expert advice on all safety matters relating to [name of company here]
2. Develop and implement procedures that are compliant with legislative requirements and industry standards and [name of company here] policies and procedures.
3. To ensure that all personnel and contractors are aware of and comply with and rectify all non compliances with required safety policies.
4. Through method statement review and site inspections, to ensure that all works carried out are done so in safe manner and in accordance with relevant standards, best practice
5. To ensure that regular site safety inspections and audits are carried out. Formal reports are produced and corrective actions are followed through within required timescales.
6. To identify any trends arising and proposed follow up action on a regular basis to the MD.
7. For ensuring and where necessary assisting [your boss' post or other senior director] in undertaking the effective investigation of all accidents and incidents; the determination of the root cause and implementation of all necessary remedial actions to prevent reoccurrence.
8. To develop effective liaison arrangements with personnel from other agencies involved in relevant construction activities including stakeholders in the business.

Specific Experience, knowledge and qualifications
1. Sound knowledge of company operations, organisation and interfaces
2. Good working knowledge of safety legislation
3. Formal safety management qualification. CMIOSH desirable; NEBOSH certificate and studying for Diploma (minimum).