Our renowned client is looking to recruit a Health and Safety professional on an initial 6 month contract
Health and Safety Consultant
Central London - Hybrid
£48 - £53 per hour
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Health and Safety Lead to take full ownership of health and safety compliance. This is a critical, hands-on role responsible for ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards.
You will act as the named Departmental Safety Officer (DSO), championing a culture of safety and risk awareness, managing incidents and audits, and ensuring consistent delivery of training, documentation, and emergency procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the central contact point for all Health & Safety matters.
Service and chair the Safety Committee, ensuring compliance actions are tracked and resolved.
Deliver regular performance and compliance reports to leadership.
Lead on mandatory statutory assessments (DSE, PEEPs, Risk Assessments).
Maintain and update all safety documentation and risk registers.
Investigate and respond to all incidents reported via RiskNET.
Ensure delivery of staff inductions and refresher training for safety-related topics.
Coordinate with departments to ensure risk assessment and DSE compliance.
Liaise with departments to maintain safe environments.
Support safe use of all facilities and ensure equipment is PAT-tested and logged.
Procure necessary H&S equipment and supplies in alignment with faculty needs. Requirements
Proven experience in a senior health and safety role, ideally within a complex organisation.
Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, emergency planning, and risk assessment.
Confident in leading safety committees, managing audits, and delivering training.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
NEBOSH / IOSH certification or equivalent preferred. Ready to make a difference and help embed a culture of safety? Apply now and join us in driving a safer, more compliant service