Health & Safety Specialist

Venn Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking an Interim Health & Safety Consultant for a public sector organization in London. This pivotal role involves a thorough review of Health & Safety policies, ensuring compliance with legislation while providing expert advice and improving practices across multiple offices. The consultant will engage with a range of stakeholders, delivering clear recommendations and managing the project independently over a 3-month contract.

Qualifications

• Advanced Health & Safety qualification essential.
• Proven experience delivering complex H&S reviews and compliance audits needed.
• Strong understanding of relevant UK legislation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a comprehensive review of Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Deliver strategic recommendations for procedural improvement.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Cultural Change Management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Health & Safety Qualification

Job description

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Recruitment Consultant at Venn Group | Specialist in Roles within Not-for-Profit Corporate Services

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Health Care Provider, and Consulting

• Industries

  Public Health and Public Safety

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