Health & Safety Advisor – £200 per day Umbrella
Initial 4/5 days per week / 3 months+
Location: Sevenoaks
Start: ASAP
A current Enhanced DBS with barred lists (or update service), is essential for this position
Our client, a school in Sevenoaks is seeking a proactive, hands-on Health & Safety Advisor for a short, focused temporary assignment. We are looking for someone who can quickly get onsite, assess current practices, and drive practical improvements that make a measurable difference to safety across the school.
This role is ideal for someone who prefers being active on the ground, solving problems directly, and delivering visible improvements.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct thorough, hands-on safety inspections across all school buildings and outdoor areas
* Identify issues and implement immediate, practical safety solutions
* Update and refine risk assessments based on real site observations
* Lead accident investigations ensuring corrective and preventative actions are followed through
* Check and help improve fire alarms, equipment, signage, and evacuation routes
* Provide on-the-spot coaching to staff to strengthen safe working practices
* Monitor contractors on site to ensure safe and compliant working
* Organise and streamline Health & Safety documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
* Offer timely advice where urgent safety decisions or actions are needed
* Support the development of a positive and proactive safety culture across the school
Requirements
* NEBOSH (or equivalent qualification)
* Strong, practical Health & Safety experience in hands-on environments
* Confidence in leading and delivering practical improvements
* Strong communication, coaching and organisation skills
* Enhanced DBS (with barred lists)