Health & Safety Specialist – Fixed Term (9–12 months) Location: Home-Based with Regional Travel (Cornwall, Devon, Avon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Worcestershire, Staffordshire) Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours/week Salary: £40,000 - £43,000 per annum (pro rata) Car & Home Working Allowance The Role We’re seeking a skilled Health & Safety Specialist to join on a 9–12 month fixed-term basis, supporting services across the West region. You’ll play a key role in maintaining compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, and conducting fire risk assessments in care and supported housing settings. Reporting to the Head of Health, Safety and Risk, this is a home-based role with regional travel. Key Responsibilities Conduct Type 1 & 2 Fire Risk Assessments in care and supported living settings. Lead on incident management, investigations, RIDDOR reporting, and corrective actions. Deliver expert advice to operational teams on H&S and fire safety compliance. Complete audits, inspections, and risk assessments to monitor safety performance. Liaise with regulators and follow up on remedial actions. Support policy development and report on KPIs, trends, and risk insights. What You’ll Need Essential: NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent Level 3 Fire Safety or Fire Risk Assessment qualification At least 2 years' experience in Type 1 & 2 FRAs Strong knowledge of H&S legislation in care/housing Full UK driving licence and own vehicle Confident communicator with strong analytical and organisational skills Desirable: Membership of IFE, IFSM or Fire Risk Assessor Register Level 3 Food Safety qualification Additional training (e.g., DSE Assessor) Experience in supported housing or social care Benefits 33 days' annual leave (incl. bank holidays) Award-winning training and development Wagestream: access pay any time Digital GP, mental health & wellbeing support Life assurance (3x salary) Discounts on phones and retailers Employee referral rewards A DBS check is required. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. Make a real impact in a role that values people and safety. Apply now.