Advancing People - Recruitment Specialists are Recruiting for a Health & Safety Officer for their client based in Hungerford, Berkshire.
As Health & Safety Officer you will translate organisational strategy into a proactive health, safety, and wellbeing framework.
Working closely with senior leaders and operational teams across their designated business areas, you will ensure that employee wellbeing and regulatory compliance are balanced with business needs. You will play a key role in identifying and mitigating risks, supporting planning around workforce safety, and contributing to organisational design from a duty-of-care perspective.
Main Responsibilities
Develop and maintain health and safety policies tailored to a tech/office environment.
Conduct regular risk assessments and audits of office spaces and remote working practices.
Ensure compliance with UK health and safety legislation, including HSE guidelines.
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
Deliver health and safety inductions and training for new and existing staff.
Collaborate with HR and Facilities to support wellbeing initiatives and ergonomic assessments.
Maintain accurate records of incidents, inspections, and training.
Liaise with external bodies (e.g., HSE, fire safety officers) as required.
Person Specification
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
Experience in a health and safety role, ideally within an office or tech environment.
Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders.
Experience with DSE (Display Screen Equipment) assessments and remote work safety.
Delivery of training (First Aid, Fire Safety, DSE).
Experience with ISO 45001 or similar standards is an advantage This is a full time permanent position offering an annual salary of £55,000 + attractive company benefits!
The position offers working from home / hybrid /remote 2 days a week
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Advancing People - Recruitment Specialists
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