Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Principal People Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join a forward-thinking team in Birmingham. This role focuses on embedding health & safety best practices, leading audits, and advising operational teams. Candidates should have the NEBOSH General Certificate and strong knowledge of health & safety legislation. Excellent communication skills for influencing all levels are essential. The position offers a collaborative environment that values innovation and growth.

Benefits

Supportive, collaborative team

Environment encouraging innovation

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is required.
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Proven experience in influencing and advising managers.

Responsibilities

• Lead on policies, procedures, and risk management.
• Oversee health & safety audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and drive improvements.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Influencing and advising skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

TechIOSH or CertIOSH membership

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Are you a health and safety professional who thrives on making a difference? Our client is looking for a Senior Health & Safety Advisor who is not only technically strong but genuinely passionate about shaping a positive health & safety culture and driving continuous improvement across an organisation.

You ll be joining a forward-thinking team of professionals who truly value progression, autonomy, and teamwork, giving you the space to grow while making a real impact on colleagues, customers, and communities.

The Role
As Senior Health & Safety Advisor, you ll play a key role in embedding best practice, ensuring compliance, and influencing a culture where health, safety, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything.

In this role, you ll:

• Lead on policies, procedures, and risk management across the organisation.
• Oversee health & safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, sharing lessons learned and driving improvements.
• Act as a trusted advisor and critical friend to operational teams.
• Deputise for the Head of Health & Safety when required.

About You
We re looking for someone with:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) as a minimum.
• TechIOSH or CertIOSH membership (or working towards).
• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation and how to apply it.
• Proven experience influencing and advising managers at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to challenge and engage.
• Desirable: NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), housing/property sector experience, and knowledge of ISO 45001.

Why Join Them?

• Be part of a supportive, collaborative team that genuinely values your input.
• Work in an environment where innovation, autonomy, and growth are encouraged.
• Play a pivotal role in making workplaces safer and healthier.
• Have the chance to develop your expertise and progress your career in health & safety.

This is great opportunity to influence culture, shape best practice, and leave a lasting legacy.