Health & Safety Consultant / Health & Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A longstanding UK consultancy seeks a Health & Safety Consultant for a home-based role primarily in the East Midlands. The position offers a competitive salary along with a car allowance and pension. Responsibilities encompass advising clients on compliance, conducting audits, and developing safety management systems, necessitating strong background knowledge and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Strong H&S background with relevant qualifications.
• Minimum of NEBOSH Level 3 qualification preferred.
• At least two years' front-line experience.

Responsibilities

• Identifying gaps in clients' H&S management and producing audit reports.
• Supporting clients in maintaining ongoing compliance.
• Acting as out-of-hours H&S advisor on a rotation basis.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Communication

Organization

Customer Service

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered IOSH

ISO45001 Lead Auditor

NEBOSH General/NCRQ/NVQ Level 3

Tools

Microsoft 365

Auditing Software

Job description

Job Description

Health & Safety Consultant required for an established UK Health & Safety consultancy. We are seeking a home-based Health and Safety Consultant covering primarily the East Midlands. Ideal locations for this role include Cambridge, Peterborough, and Northampton, with some flexibility for ad hoc travel outside these areas, including overnight stays.

Job Title: Health & Safety Consultant

Package: A competitive package including a basic salary of circa £45k dependent on experience and qualifications, potential commission, car allowance, pension, and other benefits.

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Location: East Midlands (preferably Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton)

Job Description: You will work with clients across various sectors, providing health and safety advice to ensure compliance with UK legislation. A strong background in H&S, relevant qualifications, and knowledge of industry standards are essential. Your role involves offering practical support to employers, conducting audits, identifying non-compliance, and developing tailored safety management systems.

Responsibilities include:

1. Identifying gaps in clients' H&S management and producing audit reports with action plans.
2. Following up to review progress and providing support.
3. Supporting clients in maintaining ongoing compliance.
4. Building relationships and contributing to new service development.
5. Providing quarterly feedback and recording interactions in CRM.
6. Acting as out-of-hours H&S advisor on a rotation basis.
7. Proactively identifying new business opportunities.
8. Collaborating with other departments.

Qualifications & Experience: Candidates should have a strong H&S background with relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, Chartered IOSH, ISO45001 lead auditor, or equivalent. Minimum of NEBOSH General/NCRQ/NVQ Level 3 qualification, with at least two years' front-line experience preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 and auditing software is desirable.

Teamwork & Communication: Support colleagues, support business development, deliver training, and maintain excellent client relationships. Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills are essential.

This role involves regular travel within the assigned area, including potential overnight stays.

If interested, please send your CV as a Word attachment to Frazer.