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Location: Home-based – UK-wide travel.
Salary: Up to £49,000 plus up to £20,000 commission and up to £10,000 bonus.
Contract type: Full time, permanent.
What we can offer you: 25 days annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time and fixed‑term roles), additional holiday purchase, hybrid working, performance‑related bonus, life assurance, Vitality private healthcare, Health Cash Plan, subsidised gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, discount vouchers and access to wellbeing resources.
Why do we want you?
Phoenix Health & Safety, part of Wilmington Plc, is looking for a Health and Safety Consultant to provide expert consultancy to SME clients. You will deliver clear, practical, and legally compliant guidance that reduces risk and enhances operational safety. The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise, exceptional client‑facing skills, and sound commercial judgement to ensure client satisfaction, support contract retention, and identify opportunities for additional advisory services.
Job Purpose, Tasks & Responsibilities
* Carrying out H&S reviews (on‑site or remotely) and assessing clients against UK legislation and guidance to identify compliance gaps and improvements.
* Producing clear, concise reports and action plans with practical, proportionate recommendations suitable for SMEs.
* Maintaining accurate records of findings, discussions and agreed actions to support a robust audit trail.
* Building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, explaining legal duties and risk clearly and managing expectations with professionalism.
* Identifying opportunities for additional support (e.g. consultancy, training, specialist assessments) and collaborating with internal teams to enhance client outcomes and retention.
* Delivering work in line with company processes and quality standards, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all outputs.
* Participating in continuous professional development, coaching and quality reviews to maintain and improve technical capability.
* Escalating serious risks or safeguarding concerns promptly through the appropriate channels.
To Be Successful In This Role, You Must Have
* Minimum Level 3 H&S qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).
* TechIOSH status (or clear evidence that you are eligible and actively working towards it).
* Sound working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and how to apply it proportionately in SME environments.
* Proven client‑facing experience with exemplary communication and people skills.
* Strong commercial awareness, including the ability to recognise client needs, articulate value and contribute to service growth in an ethical manner.
* High standard of written English with the ability to produce clear and structured outputs.
* Strong planning and time‑management skills; able to manage a schedule of client delivery and admin/record‑keeping effectively.
* Competent IT user (CRM/workflow tools, document templates, Microsoft 365) and comfortable adopting new tools.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (where on‑site delivery is required).
* Permission to work in the role’s location by the start of employment.
Additional Qualifications (Nice to Have)
* GradIOSH (or working towards) and/or higher‑level H&S qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ, BSc/Grad Dip).
* Experience delivering compliance reviews, audits or consultancy services across varied sectors.
* General workplace fire safety knowledge or experience.
* Experience supporting development of client documentation (policies, risk assessment suites, SOPs) and implementing practical action plans.
* Experience delivering training (e.g. toolbox talks, workshops, leadership briefings).
* Familiarity with HSE management models (e.g. HSG65/PDCA) and applying them in real‑world SME environments.
Equal Opportunity and Disability Support
At Wilmington Plc we celebrate individuality and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we shortlist all applicants who meet the essential role criteria and guarantee an interview for candidates with disabilities who meet these criteria. For reasonable adjustments or to apply under our interview guarantee scheme, please use the contact details provided.
About Us
Phoenix Health & Safety, part of Wilmington Plc, is a leading provider of health and safety training and consultancy. We empower individuals and businesses through expert education and support, and we are growing rapidly – an exciting time to join our team.
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