Regional EHS Advisor

isepglobal; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Irwin and Colton seeks a Regional Environment, Health and Safety Advisor to oversee audits and drive compliance across sites in the Southeast, including Guildford. You will lead safety projects, update policies, and coach teams to elevate health and safety standards.

The role requires NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, plus proven HSE advisory experience and a valid UK driving licence for site travel.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent; strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation.
• Proven experience in health and safety advisory roles.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal EHS audits across sites, prioritising by risk.
• Promote a positive safety culture and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Analyze data to identify trends and support continuous improvement.
• Lead projects to develop, review and update EH&S policies and risk assessments.
• Deliver health and safety coaching, training and mentoring.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate

HSE advisory experience

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Regional Environment, Health and Safety Advisor

Salary up to 40,000 plus benefits
Southeast / Guildford

Irwin and Colton have been engaged by one of the UK's leading veterinary groups to recruit a new Regional Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor to join the team in the Southeast. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a growing organisation committed to delivering exceptional care to animals. You'll be the trusted Regional EHS advisor overseeing audits, supporting compliance and leading projects to enhance safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities of the Successful Regional Environment, Health and Safety Advisor include:

• Planning and executing comprehensive internal EHS audits across sites, prioritising based on risk and incident history.


• Partnering with practices to promote a positive safety culture and build trusted relationships with key stakeholders.


• Analysing data to identify trends and contribute to continuous improvement.


• Leading project work to develop, review, and update EH&S policies, risk assessments, and safe working procedures.


• Deliver health and safety coaching, training and mentoring.

The successful Regional Environment, Health and Safety Advisor will have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent, with a good knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation.


• Proven experience working within health and safety advisory roles.


• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.


• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a safety-focused organisation dedicated to animal care and welfare, with long-term career development.