HSE Advisor

Arden White Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation and defense consultancy is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Advisor in Oxford. You will be the primary HSE lead, ensuring compliance with safety standards and supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Key responsibilities include managing health and safety systems, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Certificate and experience in HSE advisory roles. Current right to work in the UK is required, and no sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environment advisory role.
• Ability to interpret legislation and influence effectively across all levels.
• DBS check required and eligibility for SC clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Health & Safety Management System.
• Lead risk assessments, incident/accident investigations and safety reporting.
• Conduct site walkarounds, inspections, toolbox talks and promote proactive safety culture.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Ability to influence effectively

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH-approved qualification

Degree in H&S, risk, engineering, construction or similar

Job description

About the role

Arden White is recruiting for a Health, Safety & Environment Advisor to support a leading aviation and defence organisation. This is an on‑site role where you will act as the primary HSE lead, maintaining high standards of safety, environmental compliance and supporting ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the Health & Safety Management System.
• Lead risk assessments, incident/accident investigations and safety reporting.
• Conduct site walkarounds, inspections, toolbox talks and promote proactive safety culture.
• Oversee occupational health, fire safety, PPE, COSHH, DSE and manual handling compliance.
• Support the Environmental Management System, waste management and legislation adherence.
• Assist with internal and external HSE audits and non‑conformance closure.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a Health, Safety & Environment advisory role.
• NEBOSH Certificate (minimum) or IOSH‑approved qualification.
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and influence effectively across all levels.

Desirable Experience

• Background within aviation, engineering or a technical environment.
• Degree in H&S, risk, engineering, construction or similar.
• Training qualification.

Additional Requirements

• DBS check required and eligibility for SC clearance.
• Must meet Export Compliance requirements.
• Current right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available).

If you’re a proactive HSE professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact in a high‑performing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

If you feel you have the skills to succeed in this role, please click to apply.