Health and Safety Advisor

More than you expected

The UK member firms of Grant Thornton are part of a global network of independent audit, tax, and advisory firms, made up of some 76,000 in over 150 countries. We're a team of independent thinkers who put quality, inclusion, and integrity first. All around the world we bring a different experience to our clients. A better experience. One that delivers the expertise they need in a way that goes beyond. Personal, proactive, and agile. That's Grant Thornton.

Job Description:

Health & Safety Advisor

Ideally located close to one of Milton Keynes, Birmingham, Oxford, Cambridge, Sheffield, Leicester. Hybrid working.

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals.

You will be working as part of the national Health and Safety team, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for our people. This varied role will see you getting involved in all aspects of health and safety from ensuring compliance to H&S legislation, writing risk assessments, and dealing with queries to discussing medical conditions and helping to implement reasonable adjustments.

You will be playing a crucial role in promoting a safe and healthy workplace in a high-profile role in your assigned area of specialisation.

A look into the role

As a health and safety advisor within our team, you will:

1. Champion continuous improvement and drive efficiencies by leveraging technology and fostering a digital mindset.
2. Oversee health and safety compliance in our locations and promptly address any issues that arise.
3. Liaise with employees, internal and external stakeholders on health issues and medical conditions identified.
4. Work with the team in providing support and advice on health and safety queries.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as a health and safety advisor, the minimum criteria you’ll need is demonstrable experience in a busy health and safety role, practical use of MS Office tools for managing tasks, and strong organisational and communication skills.

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way:

1. Experience of working in a professional services firm.
2. IOSH/NEBOSH or other health and safety qualification.
3. Experience working with SharePoint.
4. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people. We never settle for what is easy; we look beyond to deliver the right thing for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues, helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do and the people you’re with outside of work matter; that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our firm’s values – purposefully driven, actively curious, and candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas, and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right for the firm, our clients, our people, and themselves. It’s how it should be.