Health & Safety Advisor
A fast-paced organisation is seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support the development of health, safety and risk management across its operational environment.
This is a hands-on role for an HSE professional who is comfortable on site, confident influencing others, and committed to driving practical safety improvements.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and support risk assessment reviews
* Manage near miss reporting processes
* Support accident, incident and loss investigations
* Maintain HSE trackers and reporting data
* Conduct safety tours, inspections and audits
* Support leading and lagging KPI reporting
* Deliver risk assessment training and toolbox talks
* Work with operational teams to improve risk controls
* Support development of the HSE management system
* Assist with ISO 45001 readiness
Skills & Competencies
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Able to coach and influence at all levels
* Confident interpreting hazard and risk information
* Proactive and practical approach to problem solving
* Systems thinker with a continuous improvement mindset
* Comfortable in a fast-paced operational environment
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and SharePoint
* Power BI knowledge would be an advantage
* Understanding of lean systems and 5S principles
Experience
* Experience in manufacturing, construction, utilities, renewables, pharmaceuticals, housing or logistics
* Experience investigating near misses, accidents or loss events
* Familiar with HSE guidance including HSG65, HSG48, HSG245 and HSG253
* Experience using HSE systems such as Sphera, EcoOnline, Sypol or Maximo
* Able to produce HSE metrics and dashboard reporting
* Exposure to ISO 45001 or similar management systems
Qualifications & Membership
* CITB SMSTS or NEBOSH National General Certificate
* Good knowledge of UK health and safety legislation
* Additional HSE or auditing qualifications would be beneficial
Professional Membership
* Membership of IOSH, BOHS, IRM or another relevant professional body