Health & Safety Consultant

MLT Recruitment Services; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm in Swindon is seeking a Health & Safety Consultant to lead consultancy services in health and fire safety. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and conducting client visits across various sectors. Candidates should possess certifications in health and safety, strong management skills, and be flexible with travel and hours. A competitive salary of £50,000 - £55,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of H&S professionals or consultants.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety across industries.
• Conversant with current legislation.
• Hold a full driving license.
• Be flexible on working outside of normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Health, Safety & Fire Consultants.
• Conduct client visits for consultancy.
• Assist with health and safety queries.
• Carry out audits and risk assessments.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training.

Skills

Team management

Health and safety knowledge

Research capabilities

Legislation interpretation

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management

CMIOSH

Membership of a professional body

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Health & Safety Consultant

Swindon

• Full-time
• £50,000 - £55,000 DOE

The successful candidate will lead a team of both employed Health, Safety & Fire Consultants as well as associates and be the first point of contact for all business compliance needs including Health & Safety and Fire Safety.

The role will involve Health, Safety and Fire consultancy client visits in addition to the overall line management of the consultants aided by the Director of Health & Safety Services.

You will be part of a very busy, vibrant and sociable health and safety team, and be regarded as the ‘font of all knowledge' for Health, Safety & Fire Safety.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent (Desirable)
• NEBOSH Certificate Fire Safety & Risk Management or fire safety‑related qualification (Essential)
• CMIOSH (Desirable)
• Membership of a professional body – at least one required (Essential):
  • Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH)
  • Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE)
  • Institute of Fire Prevention Officers (IFPO)

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Experience managing a team of H&S professionals or consultants within a professional health and safety consultancy.
• Excellent all‑around knowledge of health and safety across all industries.
• Ability to research and advise the Senior Management Team on pertinent safety issues as required.
• Assist with all health and safety queries from Consultants & Account Managers.
• Conversant with current legislation and competent to interpret legislation.
• Experience liaising with regulatory authorities such as HSE, Local Authority, Fire Authority, and acting as the first point of contact in disputes.
• Carry out comprehensive health and safety services including audits and risk assessments for clients in health‑care, manufacturing, commercial, retail, and education sectors.
• Carry out comprehensive fire risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in the above industries.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training including Fire Warden Training (using fire extinguishers), fire awareness, manual handling, etc.
• Formulate and write comprehensive health, safety and fire documents, including policies and evacuation procedures.

Hold a full driving license

The role is home based with, but the candidate must be willing to travel nationally on occasion.

Be flexible on working outside of normal hours.

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Must be IT literate: Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Must be able to work under pressure and meet required deadlines.

Reliable, flexible and well present.

Personable and approachable, with an enthusiastic and motivational nature and an overall passion for excellence when it comes to front line customer service.

High energy and committed with a genuine sense of fun.