Health & Safety Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization seeks an Interim Health & Safety Consultant for a 3-month project to review and enhance existing H&S policies. The role involves engaging with stakeholders, delivering strategic recommendations, and ensuring compliance with legislation across multiple office sites. Applicants need a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in complex safety reviews.

Qualifications

• Advanced Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) is essential.
• Proven experience in delivering complex H&S reviews and policy updates.
• Strong understanding of relevant UK legislation and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive review and update of Health & Safety policies.
• Provide expert advice to senior leaders across various departments.
• Travel to various office sites across the UK for assessments.

Skills

Health & Safety Policy Review

Expert Advice

Stakeholder Engagement

Compliance Standards

Operational Risk Assessment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

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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.