Health & Safety Officer

Advancing People; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Health & Safety Officer in Nottingham. You will develop and maintain health and safety policies tailored for an office environment, ensure compliance with UK regulations, and conduct risk assessments. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in health and safety roles. This full-time, permanent position offers an annual salary of £55,000 plus a £6k car allowance and additional benefits, with flexible hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Car allowance

Attractive company benefits

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification required.
• Experience in a health and safety role required, preferably in an office or tech environment.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health and safety policies for office environments.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

UK health and safety legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to influence stakeholders

DSE assessments experience

Education

Health and safety qualification

Job description

Advancing People - Recruitment Specialists are Recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer for their client based in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire.

As Health & Safety Officer you will translate organisational strategy into a proactive health, safety, and wellbeing framework.

Working closely with senior leaders and operational teams across their designated business areas, you will ensure that employee wellbeing and regulatory compliance are balanced with business needs. You will play a key role in identifying and mitigating risks, supporting planning around workforce safety, and contributing to organisational design from a duty‑of‑care perspective.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain health and safety policies tailored to a tech/office environment.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of office spaces and remote working practices.
• Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, including HSE guidelines.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver health and safety inductions and training for new and existing staff.
• Collaborate with HR and Facilities to support wellbeing initiatives and ergonomic assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, inspections, and training.
• Liaise with external bodies (e.g., HSE, fire safety officers) as required.

Person Specification

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Experience in a health and safety role, ideally within an office or tech environment.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders.
• Experience with DSE (Display Screen Equipment) assessments and remote work safety.
• Delivery of training (First Aid, Fire Safety, DSE).
• Experience with ISO 45001 or similar standards is an advantage.

This is a full time permanent position offering an annual salary of £55,000 + £6k Car Allowance + 5% attractive company benefits!

The position offers working from home / hybrid /remote 2 days a week.

Apply now!

Advancing People - Recruitment Specialists.

Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.