£24 per hour PAYE / £30 per hour Umbrella
37 hours per week
Initial 6-month contract
Overview of the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Health & Safety Advisor to support a South West-based housing provider with their corporate health and safety functions. This hybrid role includes a mix of home working, office attendance, and site inspections across a diverse housing portfolio.
The successful candidate will provide clear, consistent advice across the organisation, helping to maintain statutory and non-statutory compliance, develop robust risk management processes, and lead on inspections, audits, and accident investigations.
Responsibilities:
- Deliver expert advice on H&S legislation, policy, and compliance across the organisation.
- Lead on risk assessments, workplace inspections, and contractor safety audits.
- Support development of safety policies, strategies, and procedures.
- Investigate incidents and dangerous occurrences and provide recommendations.
- Analyse accident/incident trends and deliver preventative strategies.
- Work collaboratively with teams, unions, contractors, and senior leaders.
- Prepare and present H&S reports for internal stakeholders.
- Deputise for the H&S Manager when required.
- NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
- Certified Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working toward it.
- Significant post-qualification experience in a similar advisory role.
- Strong working knowledge of H&S legislation across multidisciplinary environments.
- Excellent communication, investigation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to lead projects and promote a positive safety culture.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across operational areas.
