Health And Safety Officer

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer based in Croydon. This key role involves planning, implementing, and overseeing workplace health and safety across the organization. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in health and safety roles, relevant qualifications, and the ability to manage companywide policies. Benefits include hybrid working and 22 days plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

22 days + bank holidays

Auto-Enrolment pension

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety role.
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and audit processes.
• A valid UK driving licence for occasional travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop companywide health & safety policies.
• Deliver inductions and conduct safety walkarounds.
• Implement corrective actions based on incident trends.

Skills

Health & Safety management

Risk assessments

Incident analysis

Legislation understanding

Training delivery

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about driving a safety-first culture and making a real impact in a growing business? We’re looking for an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join our client based in Croydon. This is a key role, responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of workplace health and safety across the organisation.

Health and Safety Officer — £45,000 — 8:00am – 5pm Monday- Friday — Croydon

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop companywide health & safety policies, risk assessments, audits, and training
• Deliver inductions, conduct safety walkarounds, and lead H&S committee meetings
• Analyse incident trends, implement corrective actions, and prepare board-level reports
• Ensure all training, inspections, and safety documentation is up to date and compliant
• Maintain all relevant accreditations (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001)

Essential Experience / Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety role
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification
• Strong understanding of H&S legislation and audit processes
• A valid UK driving licence – some travel to UK sites will be required on occasion

Company Benefits

• Hybrid Working
• 22 days + bank holidays
• Auto-Enrolment pension
• Health cash plan

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’