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About the Role

We are growing our Health and Safety team and looking for an experienced Senior Health and Safety Advisor/Consultant to provide expert advice, guidance, and leadership on all Health & Safety matters. This role ensures compliance with UK legislation, industry standards, and internal policies, supporting the development and improvement of the organization’s H&S management system and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Act as a senior point of contact for all H&S matters across allocated sites or business areas.
• Provide competent advice in line with the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, relevant regulations, and best practice.
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of the organisation’s H&S policies, procedures, and standards.
• Champion a positive safety culture and mentor junior advisors and operational staff.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work (SSOW).
• Support the development and review of RAMS and permit-to-work systems (where applicable).
• Ensure statutory inspections (e.g., fire safety, LOLER, PUWER, COSHH, legionella, asbestos) are completed and documented.
• Lead or support the investigation of incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Produce detailed reports, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Ensure timely completion of follow‑up actions and lessons learned.
• Support RIDDOR reporting where required.
• Carry out regular site inspections, behavioural observations, and compliance audits.
• Produce monthly H&S performance reports, trend analyses, and KPIs for senior leadership.
• Support ISO‑aligned management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, 14001 if applicable).
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and H&S awareness sessions.
• Identify training needs and support development of competency matrices.
• Coach and influence managers, supervisors, and teams in safe working practices.
• Assist in the development and review of Emergency Response Plans and business continuity arrangements.
• Ensure drills, testing, and emergency training are completed and documented.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, facilities teams, contractors, and clients.
• Attend coordination meetings, pre‑start meetings, and design risk reviews.
• Liaise with enforcing authorities (HSE, Fire & Rescue Service, Environmental Health) when required.

Requirements

• NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards) / NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational H&S.
• CertIOSH minimum; CMIOSH preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and industry standards.
• Proven experience advising, auditing, and guiding H&S practices in a similar environment.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and writing high‑quality reports.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Proactive, solution‑focused, and confident in decision‑making.
• Able to challenge unsafe behaviours professionally.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Well‑organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Calm under pressure and effective in emergency situations.

Skills

• Health & Safety Leadership
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Incident Management
• Investigation
• Monitoring
• Auditing
• Reporting
• Training
• Competence
• Emergency Preparedness
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Communication
• Influencing
• Stakeholder Management
• Leadership
• Coaching

Location

• Central London

Work Type

• Hybrid Working
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards)
• NVQ Level 5/6 in Occupational H&S
• CertIOSH
• CMIOSH

Salary/Compensations

• £50,000 - £55,000 per annum (DOE)

Benefits

• Enhanced maternity/ paternity and sick pay
• Private medical
• Life assurance
• Professional membership subscription
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid Volunteering
• Cycle to Work
• Tech scheme
• Travel insurance
• Dental insurance
• Gym and retail discounts
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Give As You Earn scheme

About the Company

• Global organisation