Risk Assessor

FPMR Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Risk Assessor for a 3-month fixed-term contract with potential for extension. The role involves conducting risk assessments and compliance audits across residential developments. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH General Certificate and strong experience in Health & Safety regulations. Competitive salary and travel expenses covered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Full travel expenses covered

Opportunity with a leading HR provider

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Health & Safety professional.
• Experience in residential or facilities management environments.
• Ability to produce clear, detailed reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across residential developments.
• Deliver targeted assessments and audits.
• Produce high-quality written reports summarising findings.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)

Experience with HSE regulations

Experience assessing risk

Strong written communication

Organisational skills

Job description

SK ASSESSOR

Location: Office and site-based with travel to developments (travel expenses covered)

Contract: 3-month fixed-term contract, with potential to extend

Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time

The Role

We're working with Verto HR, a specialist provider of HR, training, and staffing solutions to the residential property management sector. Together with their clients, they manage the full range of site-based teams from individual caretakers to large, multi-skilled site operations across some of the UK's most prestigious residential schemes.

They are now seeking an experienced Risk Assessor to join the team on a short-term contract to complete a programme of focused risk assessments and compliance audits across their residential portfolio.

This is a hands‑on role requiring a qualified Health & Safety professional who can work independently, produce clear and detailed reports, and recommend practical, actionable improvements to ensure the safety and wellbeing of on‑site teams.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across multiple residential developments where site‑based staff are employed.
• Deliver targeted assessments including: Lone‑working risk assessments, Sexual harassment risk assessments (relating to workplace conduct and environments), Health & Safety audits and documentation reviews.
• Review, update, and maintain risk assessment documentation in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and propose proportionate control measures in line with HSE guidance.
• Liaise with site management, HR, and operational teams to gather data and implement corrective actions.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to reduce or eliminate identified risks.
• Produce high‑quality written reports summarising findings and agreed actions.
• Support the HR and Compliance team in ensuring safe working environments and legal compliance.

The Person

The ideal candidate will be a confident and methodical Health & Safety professional with strong practical experience conducting site‑based risk assessments in residential or facilities management environments.

Key Skills & Experience:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) - essential.
• Proven track record of carrying out risk assessments within residential property management, facilities management, or similar settings.
• Excellent working knowledge of HSE regulations, GDPR considerations, and industry best practice.
• Experience assessing risk related to lone working, harassment, and general site safety.
• Strong written communication and report‑writing ability, with attention to accuracy and clarity.
• Able to work independently, manage time effectively, and travel between sites.
• Highly dependable, professional, and solutions‑focused.
• Strong organisational skills, punctuality, and commitment to delivering work to the highest standards.

The Package

• Competitive salary (to be confirmed, depending on experience)
• Full travel expenses covered
• 3-month fixed-term contract with potential extension
• Opportunity to work with one of the sector's leading HR and staffing specialists
• Exposure to a broad and diverse portfolio of managed residential developments