Health & Safety Adviser

Zurich 56 Company Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy is seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Adviser to promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with safety protocols in Swindon. The role includes guiding management, conducting inspections, and maintaining documentation. NEBOSH General Certificate required, along with strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible work environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

12% defined non-contributory pension scheme

Annual company bonus

Private medical insurance

Access to virtual GP appointments

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Health and Safety environment.
• Proficient in safety auditing, inspection and hazard identification.
• Must have a full, valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Promote a company-wide positive health and safety culture.
• Provide guidance and support on safety-related matters.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits for compliance.
• Assess workplace hazards and recommend mitigation measures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Health & Safety Adviser

Working hours: Part‑time, full‑time or job‑share available.

Location: Fareham or Swindon, with hybrid working from home.

Opportunity: Join our Health & Safety Team and help deliver effective H&S governance, systems, processes and controls across the UK. You will travel as needed to meet legislative and company requirements, maintain high H&S standards for employees and stakeholders, and support continuous improvement in our H&S performance.

Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of ways, including part‑time, flexible hours, job share, or compressed hours. Please discuss any flexibility you need during the interview.

What will you be doing?

• Promote a company‑wide positive health and safety culture.
• Provide guidance and support to management and employees on safety‑related matters.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate safety practices into daily operations.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential safety issues and ensure compliance with established protocols.
• Assess workplace hazards and risks and recommend measures to mitigate them.
• Update and maintain accurate records and essential documentation related to the H&S systems.
• Support the training delivery function for employees.
• Manage the team mailbox queries and responses in a timely manner.
• Maintain and further develop the contractors H&S approval process.
• Perform other H&S and admin tasks as allocated by the H&S Manager.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a dedicated and ambitious individual with strong attention to detail. You should be approachable, collaborative, and able to build effective working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working in a Health and Safety environment with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to proactively identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in safety auditing, inspection and hazard identification.
• Attention to detail and the ability to enforce safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on health and safety and risk management issues.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Be a member of the IOSH Tech or IOSH, or be working towards membership.
• A full, valid driving licence.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of employee benefits that allow you to choose what fits you and your life. Your benefits include:

• 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Income protection.
• Life cover – four times your salary.
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy up to an additional 20 days, or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
• Access to virtual GP appointments and a discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.

Culture & Values

At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world. We are committed to sustainable impact, caring for each other’s wellbeing, and developing the skills needed for our future. Our sense of community is strong, and we are passionate about diversity and inclusion. We want our employees to bring the whole of themselves to work and feel welcome, regardless of background, beliefs or culture.

We support employees in volunteering, charitable and community activity through our Zurich Community Trust, which has awarded grants and volunteered time to deserving causes in the UK valued at over £90 million.

Why Zurich?

If you're interested in working in a dynamic and challenging environment that recognises and rewards your creativity, initiatives and contributions, then Zurich could be just the place for you. Be part of something great.

So make a difference, be challenged, be inspired, be supported – Love what you do. Work for us.