Health and Safety Officer

Adecco; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer for a hybrid role in the UK. This position requires site travel and offers a rate of £23.00 to £25.65 per hour. The role involves conducting compliance assessments, supporting safety investigations, and maintaining safety governance. Ideal candidates should have at least one year of experience in Health and Safety, strong knowledge of UK regulations, and excellent communication skills. This opportunity allows for a significant impact in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Travel expenses fully covered

Flexible day shifts

Exposure to UK-wide sites

High-impact role in renewable energy

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a relevant Health & Safety role.
• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance.
• Fluent English (essential).

Responsibilities

• Conduct Health & Safety compliance assessments and site inspections.
• Identify hazards, complete risk assessments, and develop improvement plans.
• Support incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations.

Skills

Excellent communication and influencing skills

Confident working with contractors and multiple stakeholders

Technically curious with strong attention to detail

Proactive, dynamic, and focused on continuous improvement

Highly conscientious with a strong safety-first mindset

Education

Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline

Job description

Health and Safety Officer (Hybrid)

Location: Hybrid - UK-wide site travel with 1 day per week at HQ (Edinburgh)

Rate: £23.00 - £25.65 per hour

Contract Type: Temporary ongoing, part-time (3 days per week) with flexible day shifts

Travel Expenses: Fully covered

Make a tangible impact on safety across the UK's renewable energy landscape.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a growing, future-focused organisation where safety, wellbeing, and business continuity are taken seriously - and where your expertise will directly influence how people work, travel, and remain protected every day.

About the Role

We\'re seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to support the UK Safety, Security & Business Continuity function within a leading renewables-focused organisation. This is a highly visible role that places safety, health, and wellbeing at the centre of operational decision-making, supporting both operational and construction sites across the UK.

You will combine hands-on, site-based engagement with hybrid working, spending one day per week at the Edinburgh headquarters while regularly travelling to offices, construction projects, and operational locations nationwide.

This role suits a proactive H&S professional who values autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to make a measurable, organisation-wide impact.

Your Mission

To embed safety and security as a core organisational value by preventing accidents and occupational illness, protecting people and assets, and ensuring effective business continuity and crisis management readiness across UK operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Health & Safety compliance assessments and site inspections across operational, construction, and office locations
• Identify hazards, complete risk assessments, and develop clear, actionable improvement plans
• Support incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations, ensuring effective corrective actions
• Monitor and manage contractor H&S performance, including documentation verification via E-Gestiona
• Provide expert H&S advice throughout project lifecycles (development, construction, and operations)
• Support delivery of safety training, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain and enhance the ISO 45001 Management System and contribute to safety governance activities

What We\'re Looking For

Experience

• Minimum 1 year\'s experience in a relevant Health & Safety role

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and compliance

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Confident working with contractors and multiple stakeholders
• Technically curious with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, dynamic, and focused on continuous improvement
• Highly conscientious with a strong safety-first mindset

Desirable Skills and Experience

While not essential, the following will strengthen your application:

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related discipline
• UK-recognised H&S qualifications, such as NEBOSH General Certificate or Diploma
• IOSH Managing Safely or TechIOSH membership
• Experience working with ISO 45001 and H&S Management Systems
• Experience on construction sites
• Knowledge of electrical risks and working at heights
• Exposure to the renewable energy sector (wind and/or solar)

Languages

Fluent English (essential)

What\'s On Offer

• £23.00 - £25.65 per hour
• Hybrid working with exposure to UK-wide sites
• One fixed day per week at the Edinburgh HQ
• Travel expenses fully covered
• Opportunity to work within a forward-thinking renewable energy environment
• A high-impact role with real influence on safety culture

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-visibility role where safety, wellbeing, and continuous improvement sit at the heart of the business. If you\'re passionate about creating safer workplaces and thriving in a fast-evolving sector, apply now!

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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