HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR

Brook Street; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Temporary Health and Safety Advisor for a 12-month maternity cover in Manchester. The successful candidate will support the Health and Safety Officer in developing policies and providing advice on health and safety issues, working to enhance workplace safety for a large workforce. Strong communication and research skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of UK health and safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Understanding of occupational health and safety issues and relevant UK legislation.
• Knowledge of UK and international health and safety developments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Health and Safety Officer in policy development.
• Assist in preparing technical materials and guidance.
• Provide up-to-date advice on legislation and workplace risks.
• Maintain key health and safety information resources.
• Contribute to health and safety campaigns.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Research and analysis

Report writing abilities

Ability to explain complex concepts

Organised and detail-oriented

Job description

TEMPORARY HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR - MATERNITY COVER
Manchester- Full time- Office based

Do you have experience advising on health and safety matters and want to make a real difference to workers' lives? If so, my client is looking for a Temporary Health and Safety Advisor to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract.

About the Role:

As a Temporary Health and Safety Advisor, you will support the Health and Safety Officer and the wider Department in developing policies, advising members and officials, and promoting awareness and engagement on key health and safety issues.

This is a dynamic and varied role, involving policy development, research, campaigning, technical writing, and providing advice to members. You will be at the forefront of helping improve workplace health and safety for tens of thousands of members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Health and Safety Officer in the development of health and safety policies and strategy.
• Assist in the preparation of technical materials, guidance, campaign tools, and publications.
• Support the officials and members with up-to-date advice on legislation, rights, and workplace risks.
• Maintain and update key health and safety information systems and online resources.
• Help coordinate and contribute to health and safety campaigns and representative development.

What We're Looking For:

Essential Knowledge & Experience:

• Understanding of occupational health and safety issues and relevant UK legislation.
• Knowledge of UK and international health and safety developments.

Key Skills:

• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Strong research, analysis and report-writing abilities.
• Able to explain complex health and safety concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities.

Work-Related Requirements:

• Willingness to travel, occasionally stay overnight, and work flexibly (including some early mornings or late evenings, with short notice).

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.