Corporate Health & Safety Advisor (NEBOSH Diploma Required)

Corus Consultancy; Enfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority organization is seeking an experienced Corporate Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation. Responsibilities include providing expert advice, conducting risk assessments, and supporting policy implementation. The ideal candidate will hold a level 6 or above H&S qualification and possess strong knowledge of legislation and communication skills. This role offers an opportunity to positively impact safety culture across multiple services.

Qualifications

• Skilled in accident investigation, risk assessments, audits, and report writing.
• Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Confident communicator with ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional health & safety advice to managers and staff.
• Carry out risk assessments, site inspections, audits, and accident investigations.
• Develop and deliver a risk-based health & safety audit programme.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Risk assessment and accident investigation

Report writing

Education

Level 6 or above H&S qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Accident reporting systems

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting an experienced Corporate Health & Safety Advisor to support a busy local authority.This role will sit within the Corporate Health & Safety Team, providing expert advice and guidance across a wide range of services to ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional health & safety advice to managers and staff across multiple council services.

• Carry out risk assessments, site inspections, audits, and accident investigations.

• Develop and deliver a risk-based health & safety audit programme.

• Support the implementation of corporate health & safety policy, procedures, and training.

• Produce high-quality reports, action plans, and recommendations for senior managers.

• Work with external stakeholders (HSE, contractors, unions) to promote a strong safety culture.

• Advise on construction, CDM, asbestos management, and high-risk environments as needed.

Requirements

• Level 6 or above H&S qualification (NEBOSH National Diploma, BSc Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, or equivalent).

• Strong knowledge of current health & safety legislation, ACOPs, and compliance requirements.

• Demonstrable experience in a multi-site organisation (public sector desirable).

• Skilled in accident investigation, risk assessments, audits, and report writing.

• Confident communicator with the ability to influence managers and staff at all levels.

• Competent user of IT systems including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and accident reporting systems.

• Ability to travel to sites across the borough and work flexibly when required.

Desirable

• Experience within a local authority or public sector environment.

• Knowledge of construction, CDM Regulations, and asbestos management.

If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional who can provide immediate, competent advice without extensive training, we would love to hear from you.