Corporate Property Health and Safety Advisor

Carrington West; Enfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable health and safety consultancy is seeking an Interim Health & Safety Adviser to join their team in Enfield. This 3-month contract role offers £40.21 per hour. The successful candidate will manage health and safety across various services, provide expert policy advice, and lead training initiatives. Applicants must have a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in the social housing sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in the social housing sector.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and codes of practice.
• Proven experience in conducting audits and delivering health training.

Responsibilities

• Lead health and safety management across corporate services.
• Provide expert advice on policies and risk management.
• Develop and monitor health and safety strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Influencing skills

Proactive health and safety management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

IOSH membership

Job description

Overview

Interim Health & Safety Adviser – London Borough of Enfield – £40.21p/h (Umbrella | Inside IR35) – 3-month initial contract with a view to extend.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and successful Health and Safety Team, where you'll play a key role in shaping and improving health and safety performance across the Council's services and schools.

About the Role

Reporting to the Health and Safety Manager, you will:

• Lead on health and safety management across corporate services and schools.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and support on policies, risk management, and legislative requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety strategies, policies, and management systems.
• Carry out audits, deliver training, and support compliance with regulatory standards.
• Analyse performance data, identify trends, and implement improvements.

This is a varied role where you'll have the opportunity to influence culture, promote best practice, and make a genuine impact across the organisation.

About You

You'll be a motivated, resilient, and well-organised professional, with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels. You will also bring:

• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and IOSH membership.
• Be a UK Resident
• Have minimum 2 years' experience working within the social housing sector
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging health & safety legislation and codes of practice, with the ability to apply them in a practical way.

Proven experience in:

• Proactive health and safety management
• Advising on health and safety issues
• Premises safety or facilities management
• Occupational Health and/or Environmental Health
• Delivering health and safety training
• Conducting and managing audits