Health, Safety And Compliance Officer

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Gravesend; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Health, Safety, and Compliance Officer for a fixed-term role in Gravesend. The successful candidate will develop safety documentation, manage operational risks, and ensure compliance across departments. Ideal for individuals with relevant qualifications and extensive experience in a similar role. A hybrid work model is offered, emphasizing flexibility in work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a similar role (engineering, IT, or construction).
• Full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review H&S documentation (risk assessments, COSHH, method statements).
• Create and enhance processes to manage operational risks.
• Conduct site visits to understand activities and inform documentation.
• Deliver inductions and site briefings.
• Manage contractor compliance and documentation.
• Lead audits and drive non-conformance resolution.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure consistent risk management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Proactive mindset

Analytical skills

Education

A-Level (or equivalent) in IT, science, or engineering

Health & Safety qualification (SMSTS or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

ERP systems

Job description

About the Role

Health, Safety, and Compliance Officer

Location: Gravesend - Hybrid

Contract: Fixed-Term (24 months)

Department: IT - Navigation Systems Team

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and review H&S documentation (risk assessments, COSHH, method statements, etc.)
• Create and enhance processes to manage operational risks
• Conduct site visits to understand activities and inform documentation
• Deliver inductions and site briefings
• Manage contractor compliance and documentation
• Lead audits and drive non-conformance resolution
• Collaborate across departments to ensure consistent risk management

What We're Looking For

• A-Level (or equivalent) in IT, science, or engineering
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. SMSTS or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in a similar role (engineering, IT, or construction)
• Full UK manual driving licence

Essential Skills

• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and implement change
• Proactive, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset
• Confident using Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and ERP systems

Desirable

• Willingness to undertake Working at Height training
• Engineering/electrical qualifications
• Experience in the port industry or operational IT

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.