Health and Safety Advisor

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional safety management team is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor based in Basingstoke. You will play a pivotal role in enhancing safety culture, leading initiatives, and advising stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification and experience in property or construction safety. The role offers a flexible working environment, generous holiday, and substantial employer contributions to pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution

Life insurance at 4x salary

Flexible working options

Optional private medical and dental insurance

Qualifications

• Relevant health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate).
• Experience in property or construction health and safety.
• Proven skill in leading incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert health and safety advice and coaching to stakeholders.
• Conduct audits and inspections, report findings, and assist with risk assessments.
• Lead projects and initiatives to improve health and safety performance.

Skills

Health and safety advisory

Policy review

Incident management

Training development

Strong organizational skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

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We’re looking for a Health and Safety Advisor to join a team based in Basingstoke, covering the local area and occasional wider travel. You’ll play a key role in delivering our new Health, Safety, and Wellbeing strategy, promoting safety leadership, and supporting a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert health and safety advice and coaching to stakeholders to drive improvements.
• Review and update policies, procedures, and health and safety documentation.
• Lead and support incident management, including root cause analysis and preventative actions.
• Conduct audits and inspections, report findings, and assist with risk assessments.
• Lead projects and initiatives to improve health and safety performance.
• Design and deliver health and safety training and inductions.
• Offer advice on office health and safety, including Display Screen Equipment (DSE).

Requirements

• Relevant health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate). Housing or construction experience/qualifications are a plus.
• Proven experience advising on health and safety in property or construction.
• Skilled in reviewing policies and leading incident investigations.
• Creative in developing training and engaging stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, with willingness to travel.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year up to 30 days.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday annually.
• Pension scheme with up to 12% employer contribution.
• Life insurance at 4x salary.
• Flexible working options.
• Optional private medical, dental, and critical illness insurance.