Health & Safety Advisor –Plymouth
£24 per hour PAYE / £30 per hour Umbrella
37 hours per week
Initial 6-month contract
Overview of the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Health & Safety Advisor to support a South West-based housing provider with their corporate health and safety functions. This hybrid role includes a mix of home working, office attendance, and site inspections across a diverse housing portfolio.
The successful candidate will provide clear, consistent advice across the organisation, helping to maintain statutory and non-statutory compliance, develop robust risk management processes, and lead on inspections, audits, and accident investigations.
Responsibilities:
* Deliver expert advice on H&S legislation, policy, and compliance across the organisation.
* Lead on risk assessments, workplace inspections, and contractor safety audits.
* Support development of safety policies, strategies, and procedures.
* Investigate incidents and dangerous occurrences and provide recommendations.
* Analyse accident/incident trends and deliver preventative strategies.
* Work collaboratively with teams, unions, contractors, and senior leaders.
* Prepare and present H&S reports for internal stakeholders.
* Deputise for the H&S Manager when required.
Requirements:
* NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
* Certified Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working toward it.
* Significant post-qualification experience in a similar advisory role.
* Strong working knowledge of H&S legislation across multidisciplinary environments.
* Excellent communication, investigation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to lead projects and promote a positive safety culture.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across operational areas.
Contact: James at Service Care Solutions - 01772 208967-james.glover@servicecare.org.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr