Regional Health and Safety Advisor

ZipRecruiter; North East; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary services provider is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join their UK team. This permanent, home-based role will require you to provide expertise on health and safety practices, ensuring compliance with legislation, leading assessments, and training initiatives across the North East. If you possess a NEBOSH certificate and experience in a similar role, we want you to make a significant impact in fostering a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-site health and safety role essential.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and safety support visits, investigations, and audits.
• Review risk assessments and develop safety policies.
• Lead training programs for employees on health and safety.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety

Job description

Job Description

Health and Safety Advisor

Home based covering the North East

Permanent

£40,000 - £45,000 plus company car

Shirley Parsons have partnered with a leading veterinary services provider. Our client is looking to hire a Health and Safety Advisor to join their UK team. As a Health and Safety Advisor, you'll be instrumental in providing expert knowledge and guidance on health and safety practices. You will ensure the company complies with safety legislation, implement preventative measures, conduct risk assessments, and lead safety-related initiatives across multiple sites. This is a home based position, with regular travel across the North East of England.

The Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for:

• Conduct Health and Safety support visits, investigations, and audits.
• Review and carry out risk assessments, considering risk reduction strategies.
• Assist in the development of internal safety policies and strategies.
• Lead training programs for employees on health and safety.
• Provide support and advice on health and safety issues across all levels of staff.

The Health and Safety Advisor will have:

• A NEBOSH/ equivalent Certificate in Health and Safety
• Previous experience in a multi-site health and safety role.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence others.

Vacancy Reference: PR/028214

Vacancy Owner: Nathan Thompson | 07725258687 | [e-mail]