Safety Advisor

ecruit; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Safety Advisor, where you'll play a crucial role in enhancing workplace safety across various sectors. This position offers the opportunity to engage directly with clients, develop tailored health and safety documentation, and deliver training sessions that elevate safety standards. You'll ensure compliance with UK regulations and provide actionable insights to create safer working environments. If you're NEBOSH certified and passionate about health and safety, this role is your chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Company Car

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• NEBOSH certified with experience in health and safety advisory roles.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and tailor health and safety documentation for clients.
• Conduct audits and site inspections to ensure compliance.

Skills

Health and Safety Documentation

Risk Assessments

Client Engagement

Training Delivery

Regulatory Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Construction Certificate

Fire Risk Assessment Certification

Job description

Safety Advisor - £50,000-£55,000 + Benefits including car - Canary Wharf, London/Hybrid

The Role

Are you NEBOSH certified and experienced in developing practical health and safety documentation? Do you enjoy working directly with clients to ensure they meet their legal and certification requirements? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for a confident and knowledgeable Safety Advisor to join our growing consultancy.

You will work closely with our clients to create and deliver health and safety documentation that is compliant, clear, and specific to their operations. Whether it's drafting risk assessments, supporting audits, or delivering training, your role will be central to helping clients build and maintain a safe working environment.

You'll split your time between client sites, our Canary Wharf office, and working from home.

Ready to take the next step in your health and safety career? Apply today!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop Health & Safety Documentation:
   • Create and tailor health and safety policies, procedures, and manuals specific to each client's operational needs.
   • Design and implement risk assessments and method statements, ensuring they are practical, compliant, and easily understandable.
2. Certification and Compliance Support:
   • Provide guidance and support to clients seeking health and safety accreditations (such as CHAS, SafeContractor, ISO standards).
   • Conduct audits and gap analyses to assess compliance with regulatory standards and certification requirements.
3. Client Engagement and Consultancy:
   • Serve as the designated Competent Person for health and safety as needed, offering ongoing advice and support.
   • Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure adherence to safety practices, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
4. Training and Awareness:
   • Develop and deliver health and safety training sessions for clients' staff to improve safety awareness and compliance.
   • Keep clients informed of changes in health and safety legislation and best practices, ensuring proactive compliance.

The Company

The client is committed to providing bespoke health and safety services across multiple sectors, including construction, education, and retail. They take pride in a practical and tailored approach to safety, focusing on delivering clear, effective, and compliant safety solutions.

The Person

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent; additional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH Construction, Fire Risk Assessment) are advantageous.
• Proven experience in health and safety advisory, ideally within consultancy or a similar client-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety regulations, including CDM 2015, ISO standards, and sector-specific guidelines.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in developing and implementing safety policies, risk assessments, and compliance documentation.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and practically.
• Attention to Detail: Thorough and meticulous in evaluating and documenting safety procedures and standards.
• Problem Solving: Proactive in identifying safety risks and providing effective solutions for a safe working environment.