Health & Safety

White Knight Recruitment; Winchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor in Winchester. The role involves supporting health and safety management and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience, ideally in social care, and relevant certifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH. Strong communication skills and the ability to foster positive relationships are essential. This full-time position offers a salary of £36,000-£40,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally in social care.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Full UK Driving Licence required, with access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop health and safety management systems.
• Lead compliance, audits, and risk assessments.
• Advise managers and colleagues on health and safety matters.
• Oversee fire safety and incident reporting.
• Deliver training and promote safety awareness.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

IOSH certification

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Winchester

Full time, Office Based

£36,000-£40,000 depending on experience

1to1 Group are working with a client based in Winchester who are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to support the effective management of health and safety across their services. You will act as the organisation’s competent person under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, providing expert advice, leading audits, and investing incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop the charity’s health and safety management systems and policies.
• Lead on compliance, audits, and risk assessments, ensuring actions are completed.
• Advise and support managers and colleagues on all health and safety matters.
• Oversee fire safety, accident and incident reporting (including RIDDOR), and contractor safety.
• Deliver training and promote safety awareness across the organisation.
• Produce reports and data for senior management and trustees.

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, ideally working within social care or a similar setting.
• IOSH certified or NEBOSH General Certificate (working towards Diploma).
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, able to build positive relationships
• Full UK Driving Licence required, and access to a car.
• Experience in adult social care, ISO9001 knowledge, NEBOSH Fire Level 3.