Health & Safety Officer

Rubicon Recruitment; New Forest; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety standards, embed best practices across departments, and lead initiatives. Candidates should have a NEBOSH General Certificate and strong communication skills, with a focus on fostering a safety culture. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Autonomy to lead HSE initiatives

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive work environment

Exposure to ISO standards

Qualifications

• Experience with internal auditing (ISO 14001 or ISO 45001).
• Ability to work independently and influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring HSE Management Systems align with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.
• Conducting and reviewing Risk and COSHH Assessments.
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Delivering HSE inductions, training, and toolbox talks.
• Maintaining emergency response procedures and calibration records.

Skills

Strong understanding of HSE legal and statutory requirements

Excellent communication and report writing skills

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

Overview

Health & Safety Officer | Ringwood | £35,000

Are you passionate about creating safer workplaces and driving continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a role where you can influence culture and compliance across multiple departments? If so, this Health & Safety Officer opportunity could be the perfect next step in your career.

Join a forward-thinking business where your expertise in health, safety, and environmental standards will be valued and supported. You'll be part of a collaborative team, working closely with HR, IT, and QHSE to embed best practices and ensure legal compliance.

As Health & Safety Officer, you will benefit from:

• Autonomy to lead HSE initiatives across the UK organisation
• Opportunities to deliver training and shape safety culture
• Exposure to ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards
• A supportive environment for professional development
• Working with a proactive and engaged workforce

Responsibilities

• Ensuring HSE Management Systems align with ISO 14001 & ISO 45001
• Conducting and reviewing Risk and COSHH Assessments
• Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Delivering HSE inductions, training, and toolbox talks
• Maintaining emergency response procedures and calibration records

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential)
• Internal auditing experience (ISO 14001 or ISO 45001)
• Strong understanding of HSE legal and statutory requirements
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and influence at all levels

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ellie at Rubicon for more information.