Health And Safety Officer

Advanced Resource Managers; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in City of London is seeking a Health And Safety Officer. The role involves maintaining health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, and engaging stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH certificate, experience managing health and safety across multiple locations, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers opportunities for continuous improvement in safety practices.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of ISO and UK health legislation.
• Demonstrated experience managing H&S across multiple locations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure policies are communicated and followed across units.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits.
• Lead investigations into incidents and near misses.

Skills

Policy Development

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Training Coordination

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Chartered or Graduate Membership of IOSH

Job description

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Client:

Advanced Resource Managers

Location:

City of London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities

1. Policy, Compliance & Governance
* Maintain and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures, and management systems in line with ISO , legal obligations (e.g., HASAWA ), and industry best practices
* Ensure policies are communicated, implemented, and consistently followed across all business units and office locations
* Oversee the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHMS), conducting regular audits and management reviews

2. Risk Management
* Conduct risk assessments across offices and working environments, including workstation assessments, fire risk assessments, and task-specific reviews
* Ensure risk mitigation measures are documented, implemented, and monitored
* Perform specialist assessments such as return-to-work, new and expectant mother risk assessments, and process Access to Work requests where required

3. Incident Management
* Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented
* Maintain accurate records of all incidents and produce comprehensive incident reports for senior management
* Monitor trends in incident data to inform preventative strategies

4. Training & Engagement
* Design, deliver, and coordinate engaging health and safety awareness campaigns and mandatory training programmes for all staff
* Promote safe behaviours and foster employee engagement in health and safety through toolbox talks, workshops, and internal communication
* Support line managers in understanding and fulfilling their H&S responsibilities

5. Site Inspections & Preparedness
* Carry out regular workplace inspections and internal audits to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
* Work collaboratively with landlords and facilities teams to organise and evaluate emergency drills (e.g., fire evacuations)
* Ensure emergency plans and procedures are current and tested

6. Contractor & Supplier Oversight
* Assess and monitor the safety performance of contractors and subcontractors working on-site
* Ensure third parties comply with internal safety standards and risk management processes during projects and office works

7. Stakeholder & Regulator Engagement
* Act as the primary contact for external audits, enforcement authorities (e.g., HSE), and occupational health partners
* Prepare and present detailed safety reports, statistics, and KPIs to senior leadership and relevant committees
* Support environmental initiatives, especially where H&S overlaps with ISO or ISO requirements

8. Continuous Improvement
* Stay up to date with changes in legislation, standards, and industry trends to proactively advise the business
* Identify, recommend, and implement innovative solutions to improve health, safety, and wellbeing across the organisation
* Champion a culture of learning, resilience, and continuous improvement in safety practices

Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
* Chartered or Graduate Member of IOSH (e.g., CMIOSH or GradIOSH)
* In-depth knowledge of ISO and UK health and safety legislation
* Demonstrated experience in managing H&S across multiple office locations
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
* Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail

Desirable
* Knowledge or experience with ISO / ISO environmental or energy management systems
* Experience working in IT services, consultancy, or similar office-based industries
* First Aid or Fire Marshal qualifications

DisclaimerThis vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.