Senior Health & Safety Advisor

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor in England. You will lead the implementation of health & safety policies, ensuring compliance and fostering a positive culture. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH General Certificate and strong experience in health & safety legislation. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to innovation and personal growth.

Benefits

Collaborative team environment

Opportunities for career growth

Influencing workplace safety

Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Proven experience influencing and advising managers.
• Desirable: Experience in housing/property sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead on policies and risk management.
• Oversee health & safety audits and assessments.
• Investigate incidents and share lessons learned.

Skills

Health and safety legislation knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Influencing and advising managers

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

TechIOSH or CertIOSH membership

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Overview

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.