Health and Safety Consultant
Do you want to work in the exciting world of television, film, and events? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. We’re on the lookout for a health and safety consultant to join our growing team to support our clients in the media and entertainment industry. First Option (an ERM Group Company) are the industry leaders in production safety, wellbeing, and sustainability, supporting hundreds of projects each year, across the UK and worldwide.
First Option require a London (or within reasonable commute i.e. one hour) based Health and Safety Consultant to support our clients. The role is varied where one day you could be visiting locations with a High-End TV production to recce locations and produce risk assessments, providing onsite support abroad to support higher risk activities such as stunts and SFX, carrying out safety inspections in studio and office environments or supporting large-scale events with thousands of people or a small brand activation.
You will be providing health and safety advice, information, and training with the aim of ensuring the creative ideas of our clients can be achieved safely. If you work best with minimum supervision, can demonstrate a high level of competence in safety management and provide creative solutions to health and safety issues, you will find this role offers stimulating and rewarding challenges.
This position calls for someone with excellent communication skills and who can think creatively. You will need to be professionally qualified (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent) and ideally have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a health and safety role.
PURPOSE
The post holder will be accountable to the Head of Safety Services for ensuring that the client(s) are provided with appropriate and timely advice on matters of health and safety.
CONTEXT
The focus of the Health & Safety Consultant will be to work with the First Option team and client(s) to:
·adopt a creative and innovative approach to providing advice and guidance on matters of health and safety to the client(s).
·establish systems and arrangements to foster a positive culture and approach to safety for clients.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working to the Head of Safety Services and in close liaison with colleagues:
1.Provide timely professional advice to the client(s) managers and staff regarding their policies and plans for the management of health, safety and areas of risk associated with their activities.
2.Provide onsite support, where required by the client, and advise on any activities that may be taking place.
3.Undertake, as directed, pro-active monitoring and auditing of outsourced contractors. Make subsequent recommendations as to suitable and sufficient methods of reducing the risks to an agreed and acceptable level.
4.As directed, lead or assist in the development, delivery, and subsequent administration of training programmes to meet the strategic needs of the client(s).
5.Promote awareness of appropriate reference material in whatever available format by working closely with line managers to ensure accessibility, usage and understanding.
6.Investigate accidents and where appropriate, compile adequate reports on such occurrences to ensure legal requirements are met with regard to reporting.
7.Undertake activities associated with monitoring and audit of the effectiveness of departmental risk management activities.
8.Ensuring the client(s) is kept aware of any significant issues and work with them to rectify and manage.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
QUALIFICATIONS
1.A recognised Health and Safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate, NVQ, NCRQ.
2.Technical membership of IOSH and working towards Certified Membership status (or IIRSM).
3.Educated to GCSE standard Maths and English or equivalent.
4.Proficient in the use Microsoft Office or similar.
KEY ROLE REQUIREMENTS
1.Minimum 2 years’ experience in a health and safety role (e.g. as advisor, consultant).
2.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3.Current knowledge of health and safety legislation and guidance.
4.An understanding of the importance of maintaining operational priorities whilst not compromising safety or professional standards.
5.Highly planned and organised approach to work with the ability to prioritise effectively.
6.Effective at persuading and influencing at all levels within the business. With the ability to balance being co-operative and supporting managers and staff in their understanding their H&S role responsibilities whilst ensuring effective health and safety management systems are maintained.
7.Proficient in the use computer systems and Microsoft Office or similar.
8.Within reasonable commuting time (i.e. 1 hour) to London and surrounding studio locations.
9.Ability to work confidently without direct supervision.
DESIRABLE
1.An understanding/experience of the television, media and event industries.
2.Training delivery experience and comfortable delivering both online and in-person.
3.Fire risk assessment qualification and on the IFSM Tier Register or similar (or working towards).
4.Experience of managing H&S on construction sites, ability to complete construction phase plans, F10 notifications.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
1.A self-disciplined and professional approach with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
2.A natural facilitator with the proven ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
3.A flexible and pragmatic approach and adaptable to a fast-moving environment.
4.Perceptive with an analytical and challenging mind.
5.Delivery focussed, able to work under own initiative and to tight deadlines.
6.Pro-active approach and the ability to lead. Some clients will require a sole health and safety professional to take on the role as a Head of Department.
We offer:
1. Competitive salary and benefits
2. Excellent development opportunities
3. A friendly and supportive working environment
4. Hybrid working (when not required to be on site with clients)
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We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our .