Health and Safety Consultant

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global consultancy is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Consultant to join their growing team. This role offers flexibility and a clear career pathway, allowing you to provide essential Health and Safety advice to a diverse range of clients. You will be responsible for conducting service visits, offering practical solutions, and building strong relationships with clients. If you are passionate about health and safety and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values your expertise and supports your professional growth while making a real impact in various sectors.

Benefits

Company-wide profit share scheme

Car Allowance or Tesla Company Car

Field Based/Remote/Home Working

25 Holidays + Bank Holidays

Christmas bonus

Medicash Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Social Events

Pension Scheme

Private Health Insurance

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety rules and regulations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health & Safety contractual service visits and provide documentation.
• Advise clients on Health and Safety standards and best practices.

Skills

Health and Safety regulations knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Ability to work autonomously

Attention to detail

Education

Degree/Diploma at GradIOSH or CMIOSH level

Job description

Are you an experienced and conscientious individual with a passion for health and safety?
Are you seeking a role which offers you flexibility and a clear career pathway, packed with growth and development?

Portfolio are pleased to be working exclusively with an established global consultancy to recruit a new Health and Safety Consultant to add to their growing team!

We have just partnered up with an award-winning consultancy group to support with their search for a Health and Safety Consultant. Providing only the best Health and Safety advice, guidance, and support to a diverse portfolio of clients across the globe, they truly believe in what they do with a clear commitment across a wide range of sectors and are keen to grow the team with big plans for the future!

Whether you have got consultancy experience or not, they want individuals that think differently about Health and Safety and those who will strive every day to create moments of magic for their clients.

If so, we want to hear from you!

You will take the lead on carrying out Health & Safety contractual service visits, providing documentation and advice and assistance as required. The Health & Safety Department is looking for hardworking Health and Safety professionals with a high level of technical knowledge and experience. You will have the ability to build strong relationships with your clients and deliver a high-quality, cost-effective consultancy service.

Ideally, you will be educated to degree/diploma level at GradIOSH or CMIOSH level.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

1. Always conduct yourself in a professional manner (including appearance, use of PPE, communication, etc.), ensuring that you comply with both company and departmental policies, procedures, and protocols.
2. Visiting clients and providing an in-person experience to support and advise where necessary.
3. Experience in the investigation of incidents, accidents, and recommending preventative measures.
4. Undertake health and safety visits to client’s premises in accordance with departmental protocols and contract requirements, particularly where SLA’s are in place.
5. Submit any relevant reports or other associated documents in accordance with client demand and departmental protocols.
6. Advise and instruct clients in the use of Health and Safety Management systems and other relevant technical documents and online services.
7. Act as the client's personal H&S lead to support and streamline any processes or queries.
8. Advise clients on matters of Health and Safety standards and best practices affecting their business.
9. Manage time effectively to provide an effective and efficient service to clients.
10. Attend company meetings, courses, etc. when required to update and maintain professional skills/knowledge.
11. Look after your company vehicle in the appropriate manner by maintaining cleanliness and security.
12. Support the client through effective crisis management where required.

What You Need

1. Comprehensive knowledge of Health and Safety rules and regulations.
2. Excellent communication and relationship-building personality.
3. Confident in providing practical solutions to clients in relation to H&S.
4. Deliver a high-quality consultancy service within commercial boundaries.
5. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
6. Flexible and adaptable, able to respond to ongoing changes.
7. Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
8. Attention to detail to spot various hazards and complete investigations.
9. Process-driven and the ability to use your initiative.
10. Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
11. Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks/projects at one time.

In Return

1. Company-wide, inclusive profit share scheme.
2. Car Allowance of £6000 or Tesla Company Car.
3. Field Based/Remote/Home Working.
4. 25 Holidays + Bank Holidays, increasing with service + Birthday Off.
5. Christmas bonus after qualifying period.
6. Medicash Plan.
7. Bike to Work Scheme.
8. Social Events.
9. Pension Scheme.
10. Private Health Insurance after qualifying period.