Health and Safety

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to support health and safety management in Winchester. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting audits, providing expert advice, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience, relevant certifications, and solid knowledge of health and safety laws. This full-time office-based role offers a competitive salary package depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop health and safety management systems.
• Lead on compliance, audits, and risk assessments.
• Advise and support managers on health and safety matters.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

IOSH certification or 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 investigating 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, 1to1 Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds.