Health and Safety - Environmental Advisor

Manpower; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Oxfordshire is looking for a Health & Safety - Environmental Advisor to provide expert on-site support. The role involves coordinating health & safety activities, managing compliance with statutory requirements, and supporting the Environmental Management System. Candidates should have a NEBOSH Certificate and strong analytical and communication skills. Benefits include private medical insurance, pension plans, and a relocation package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private Medical Insurance

Pension plan

Employee Share Scheme

Discretionary bonus scheme

Bikes to Work scheme

Technology purchase scheme

Relocation package

Financial/Legal Advice

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health & Safety & Environment advisory role.
• NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH‑approved qualification required.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and technical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate H&S activities in line with policies and statutory requirements.
• Manage health & safety management system operations.
• Organise and oversee risk assessments and safety training.
• Support daily management of the Environmental Management System.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Degree in H&S, risk management or related fields

Job description

Health and Safety - Environmental Advisor

A leading manufacturer in Oxfordshire from bespoke completions to maintenance, design, testing, training and technical support are looking for a Health & Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor to provide expert, on‑site support at Oxford.

You will act as the local HSE lead for helping them maintain the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance and continuous improvement across our operations.

This role is hands‑on, collaborative and critical to our ongoing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications. You will work closely with colleagues sharing best practice and ensuring aligned HSE performance across the organisation.

Health & Safety

• Coordinate H&S activities in line with policies and statutory requirements.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operation of the health & safety management system.
• Organise and oversee risk assessments, safety training, occupational health, first aid, fire safety, PPE, COSHH, REACH, DSE and manual handling compliance.
• Recommend and coordinate safety‑related equipment for aircraft maintenance.
• Issue safety alerts, support H&S forums, and encourage open safety communication.
• Conduct incident/accident investigations and ensure accurate reporting.
• Lead site walkarounds, inspections, toolbox talks, and promote proactive incident prevention.
• Participate in internal/external audits and support closure of non‑conformances.

Environment

• Support daily management of the Environmental Management System.
• Coordinate waste management and recycling strategies in line with legislation.
• Ensure emergency response plans remain robust and effective.
• Manage environmental aspects/impacts linked to operational activities.
• Support compliance and audit activities for ISO 14001.

Essential

• Experience in a Health & Safety & Environment advisory role.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or IOSH‑approved qualification.
• Strong analytical, organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and technical requirements.
• Calm, patient, assertive and able to influence effectively.

Desirable

• Degree in H&S, risk management, engineering, management, construction or related areas.
• Training qualification.

Key Attributes

• You need to be really dedicated and have a good all‑round communication with all the staff, dealing with the policies and procedures, checking all medicals are up to date.
• Personable, approachable and professional.
• Strong communicator at all levels.
• Thorough, diligent and pragmatic.
• Adaptable to changing organisational needs.
• Energetic, proactive, creative and flexible.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company
• Pension: Employees are auto‑enrolled into the company Retirement Fund – 6% employee, 4% basic
• Share Incentive Plan and ESOP – annual share schemes at company discretion.
• Success Share, discretionary group bonus scheme (conditions apply)
• Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) – employee purchase scheme
• Technology – employee purchase scheme
• Mydrive – employee car purchase scheme
• Den‑Plan – employee purchase scheme
• Health‑care Cash Scheme
• Personal Accident Insurance – employee purchase scheme
• Health Assessments
• Travel Insurance
• Relocation package
• Financial/Legal Advice (e.g., Will‑writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Job Info

Title: Health and Safety - Environmental Advisor

Company: Manpower

Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Closes: Jan 16th 2026

Posted: [date not provided]