Health And Safety Advisor

Bright Horizons UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare and education is seeking a qualified Health & Safety professional to foster a positive safety culture and ensure compliance across multiple sites. The role involves providing expert support, conducting audits, and delivering essential training. Ideal candidates will possess qualifications like Grad IOSH and have a background in related fields.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar H&S role within childcare or education.
• Knowledge of fire safety, DSE, COSHH, and risk assessments.
• Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert H&S support to nurseries and support offices.
• Conduct site visits, audits, and incident investigations.
• Deliver coaching, training, and guidance to managers and teams.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Risk Management

Education

GRAD IOSH

Level 2 Food Safety Hygiene

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Bright Horizons UK

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (37.5 hours/week, Mon–Fri)

Driving Licence: Essential

About the Role

We’re looking for a qualified Health & Safety professional to support our nurseries across the South of the UK. You’ll help drive a positive safety culture, ensure compliance, and support continuous improvement across multiple sites.

• Provide expert H&S support to nurseries and support offices
• Conduct site visits, audits, and incident investigations
• Support with fire safety, DSE assessments, and risk management
• Deliver coaching, training, and guidance to managers and teams
• Collaborate with stakeholders to embed best practices

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in a similar H&S role (childcare, education, or retail preferred)
• Knowledge of fire safety, DSE, COSHH, and risk assessments
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays
• GRAD IOSH or working towards
• Fire Safety and DSE Assessor experience
• Level 2 Food Safety Hygiene

An enhanced DBS is required for this role.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education

• Industries

  Higher Education

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