Corporate Health and Safety Advisor
About the Role:
On behalf of our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, MPA Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a comprehensive Health & Safety service across a multi-site organisation.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to play a key role in ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and supporting a safe working environment across all NIHE locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide expert Health & Safety advice and guidance to staff and management across multiple sites.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments, issuing reports and recommending corrective actions.
- Investigate incidents, including injuries and workplace behaviours, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with RIDDOR where applicable.
- Develop, review, and implement Health & Safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
- Deliver and evaluate Health & Safety training to ensure staff awareness and compliance.
- Support managers and staff in completing and reviewing risk assessments, including DSE assessments.
- Liaise with external bodies such as HSENI and support regulatory compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate Health & Safety records and documentation in line with legal standards.
- Attend and contribute to Corporate Health & Safety Committee meetings and engage with Trade Union representatives.
- Support procurement and tender processes relating to Health & Safety requirements.
- Keep up to date with legislative changes and maintain CPD to ensure best practice.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential Criteria:
- A Degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Occupational Health & Safety (or working towards completion within 12 months).
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety Advisor/Officer role.
- IOSH membership relevant to experience, with a commitment to achieving Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).
Proven experience in:
- Risk assessments
- Incident investigations (including RIDDOR)
- Workplace inspections and audits
- Delivering Health & Safety training
- Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Full driving licence or access to transport to meet the requirements of the role.
Desirable:
Experience working within a large, complex, multi-site organisation.
Additional Information:
A Basic Access NI Check is Required at a cost of £16.
What we can offer you:
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay
- 24/7 support from our dedicated recruitment consultants
- Access to a wide range of public sector roles
- Ongoing role availability — if one placement ends, we aim to secure another
Why Apply:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large public sector organisation in a key advisory role, where you will directly contribute to maintaining safe working environments and driving continuous improvement in Health & Safety standards.
