Health Safety Environment Advisor

Arden White; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Advisor for a client in the aviation and defence sector in the United Kingdom. In this on-site role, you will be responsible for managing HSE standards, ensuring compliance with environmental legislation, and supporting risk assessments and safety initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH qualification, along with strong organisational and communication skills in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Health, Safety & Environment advisory role.
• Ability to interpret legislation.
• Experience in coordinating health & safety management systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Health & Safety Management System.
• Lead risk assessments and safety reporting.
• Conduct site inspections and promote safety culture.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Influencing skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH-approved qualification

Job description

Job Description

Arden White is recruiting for a Health, Safety & Environment Advisor to support a leading aviation and defence organisation. This is an on‑site role where you will act as the primary HSE lead, maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance and supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Health & Safety Management System.
• Lead risk assessments, incident / accident investigations and safety reporting.
• Conduct site walkarounds, inspections, toolbox talks and promote proactive safety culture.
• Oversee occupational health, fire safety, PPE, COSHH, DSE and manual handling compliance.
• Support the Environmental Management System, waste management and legislation adherence.
• Assist with internal and external HSE audits and non-conformance closure.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environment advisory role.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or IOSH‑approved qualification.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and influence effectively across all levels.

Desirable Experience

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