Health & Safety Specialist

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Interim Health & Safety Consultant has arisen within a public sector organization. This role involves leading a strategic review of existing health and safety policies, ensuring compliance with legislation while providing expert advice across various departments. Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in delivering complex policy updates, along with a strong understanding of UK regulations.

Qualifications

• Advanced Health & Safety qualification required (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent).
• Proven experience in H&S reviews and policy updates.
• Strong understanding of UK legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review and update of Health & Safety policies.
• Provide guidance to senior leaders and relevant stakeholders.
• Travel to office sites to assess local compliance practices.

Skills

Health & Safety Expertise

Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance Auditing

Operational Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Venn Group is delighted to be supporting a public sector organisation in the recruitment of an Interim Health & Safety Consultant for an initial 3-month project. This key role will lead a strategic review of existing Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with current legislation and organisational standards.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Lead a comprehensive review and update of the organisation’s Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Ensure all policies reflect current legislation, best practice, and internal compliance standards
• Provide expert advice and guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders across various departments
• Engage with staff at all levels to assess operational risks and embed practical H&S improvements
• Deliver clear, strategic recommendations to support long-term cultural and procedural change
• Travel to various office sites across the UK to meet with teams and assess local compliance practices
• Report on findings, progress, and key risks throughout the project lifecycle
• Holds an advanced Health & Safety qualification – NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is essential
• Proven experience delivering complex H&S reviews, policy updates, and compliance audits
• Strong understanding of relevant UK legislation and industry standards
• Confident working with diverse internal stakeholders and delivering improvement across multiple sites
• Highly self-motivated and comfortable managing a standalone project
• Willing and able to travel to regional offices as required (minimum once per site during contract)
• Experience within public sector, infrastructure, transport, or regulatory environments is advantageous

Agency reference number: J89333

Location: Availability to work from various offices across UK

Duration: 3 month contract

Salary/Rate: Band 8B

Working hours: Full time

Working pattern: Hybrid (minimum 40% office-based, flexible on location)

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.