Health And Safety Advisor

a2dominion; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in governance is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor in Staines-upon-Thames. The role involves supporting compliance and safety practices across multiple sites, conducting audits, and developing safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification and experience in the housing sector. This full-time position offers a salary of £38,960 - £41,000, plus benefits including flexible working and a contributory pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing to 28

Up to 8% contributory pension

Annual allowance for health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• GCSE level in Maths and English (Grades A*-C) or equivalent.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or Level 4 NVQ Occupational Health & Safety.
• Health & Safety experience preferably in housing sector.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality H&S services and ensuring compliance.
• Carry out audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Support the Health and Safety Managers in service delivery.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Good working knowledge of CDM

Education

GCSE level in Maths and English

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Join the Governance and Compliance department as a Health and Safety Advisor, supporting safe working practices and ensuring legal compliance across multiple sites.

SALARY: £38,960 - £41,000 per annum + £3,894 Car Allowance + Generous Benefits

LOCATION: Staines, Surrey (TW18) Office base with travel to sites across London and the Southwest and Hybrid working

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday

Job Overview

As a Health and Safety Advisor you will assist in delivering high-quality H&S services across residential and construction environments, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation. You will carry out audits, inspections and risk assessments, promoting best practice and supporting staff across all sites to maintain a safe working environment. You will be key to driving improvements in health and safety awareness, developing toolbox talks, investigating incidents and providing practical advice to ensure safety standards are met across the organisation.

Duties

• Support the Health and Safety Managers in delivering a high-quality health and safety service within the Group
• Manage the Group Health and Safety Inspection and QA regime
• Carry out residential site desktop audits in line with the audit plan, compile reports and generate effective action plans to rectify any deficiencies
• Undertake regular property and estate inspections in line with audit plan, compile reports and generate effective action plans to rectify any deficiencies
• Carry out CDM H&S inspections across the construction, contractor, repair and maintenance work sites and compile reports and generate effective action plans to rectify any deficiencies found
• Work with the Health and Safety Manager to oversee H&S compliance in the Big 6 areas
• Develop and deliver a range of toolbox talks, drop‑in sessions to provide practical and technical health, safety, and environment related improvements
• Undertake accident & incident investigations where required. Maintain the accident database and report incidents under RIDDOR where necessary
• Support managers to ensure that all staff are made aware of their obligations and responsibilities under the Group’s Health & Safety procedures and provide advice and guidance in establishing safe working practices
• Analyse and prepare reports on health and safety trends and compliance across the Group to help inform the health and safety audits and inspections

Qualifications & Experience

• GCSE level in Maths and English (Grades A*‑C) or equivalent
• NEBOSH General Certificate or Level 4 NVQ Occupational Health & Safety
• Health & Safety experience preferably in housing sector
• Good working knowledge of CDM & contractor management
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work to deadlines
• Excellent communicator & influencer, with evidence of working with a broad range of stakeholders
• Experience using IT systems including databases and Microsoft Office packages
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to make high‑quality presentations in a variety of stressful environments
• Must hold a valid and clean UK Driving Licence

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday (plus Bank Holidays) increasing up to 28 days with 3 years of service
• Up to 8% contributory pension
• Flexible working
• Annual allowance of up to £300 for health and lifestyle benefits for you and your family

No Agencies Please

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