H&S Advisor

Safety Talent; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety Talent is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor near Bedford to support a growing construction business across projects from Bedford to the South Coast. Ideal for early-career H&S professionals with a Level 3 qualification seeking exposure, responsibility and development.

The role involves visiting sites, working with operational teams, and flexible travel within the region. A training budget and mentoring are available to support long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH) is required.
• Approximately 1–3 years of practical H&S experience.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Flexible to travel across the region.
• Strong communication and teamwork with operational staff.
• A long-term career focus in H&S is desired.

Responsibilities

• Visit sites regularly to support H&S on projects.
• Work with operational teams to ensure health and safety standards.
• Travel across the Bedford area toward the South East as required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Independent working

Driving licence (UK)

Willingness to travel

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or Level 3 Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Health & Safety Advisor

Bedford / South East

£40,000-£45,000

I'm recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor for a growing construction business covering projects from the Bedford area down towards the South Coast.

This is a particularly good opportunity for somebody in the early stages of their Health & Safety career who wants considerably more exposure, responsibility and development.

You do not need to come from a specific sector.

Construction, manufacturing, logistics, engineering, facilities or another practical environment could all be considered.

What matters more is that you already have some practical H&S experience, hold a Level 3 Health & Safety qualification and are genuinely driven to develop.

The opportunity

The business delivers a broad range of construction projects, including ground-up builds, M&E, fit-out and associated works.

You'll spend much of your time visiting projects and working directly with operational teams, gaining exposure to different stages and types of construction.

The likely working pattern will be around:

• Three days visiting sites
• Two days working from home
• Office attendance approximately once every two weeks

This will remain flexible depending on projects, so you need to be comfortable travelling and adapting your week when required.

Ideally, you will be based around Bedford, allowing sensible coverage from just north of Bedford through to projects towards Portsmouth, Dover and the wider South East.

Development is a major part of this position.

The Health & Safety lead is specifically looking for somebody they can develop over several years rather than somebody who already knows everything.

There is a significant training budget available, alongside structured development, mentoring and the opportunity to shadow both the H&S lead and the existing Health & Safety Advisor.

You'll be given increasing responsibility as your knowledge and confidence develop.

To be considered you should have:

• A Level 3 Health & Safety qualification such as the NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
• Approximately 1-3 years of practical Health & Safety experience
• A genuine desire to build a long‑term career within H&S
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence working independently and with operational teams
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel throughout the region

Some understanding or exposure to construction would be useful, although a construction background is not essential.

This is not aimed at experienced Senior Advisors or H&S Managers. The business specifically wants somebody who still has significant scope to develop and who will benefit from the investment, mentoring and project exposure available.