Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a critical Home Office programme operating within a highly regulated, national security environment.
This role will provide professional Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) advice across multiple UK sites, ensuring full compliance with statutory legislation, Home Office standards, and programme governance requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining safe operational delivery across complex, high-profile environments.
Given the nature of the programme, regular UK-wide travel will be required.
What You'll Be Doing
* Providing competent and practical SHE advice in line with UK legislation, Home Office policy, and internal governance standards
* Supporting operational teams to ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act and associated regulations
* Conducting audits, inspections and site reviews in accordance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards
* Investigating incidents, accidents and near misses, producing detailed reports including root cause analysis and corrective action plans
* Supporting risk assessments and ensuring effective risk mitigation strategies are Embedded in operational activities
* Promoting a strong safety culture across geographically dispersed teams
* Supporting SHE workshops, briefings and continuous improvement initiatives
* Working collaboratively with stakeholders, suppliers and operational leads across the UK
* Contributing to wider SHE activities and maintaining high standards of professional conduct and compliance
Skills & Experience Required
* NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); working towards Diploma or equivalent desirable
* SMSTS
* Proven experience operating as a SHE Advisor within a regulated, operational, or government environment
* Experience conducting audits and inspections aligned to ISO 45001/ISO 14001
* Strong understanding of high-risk activities and effective risk reduction methodologies
* Demonstrable experience investigating incidents and producing structured reports with clear recommendations
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage competing priorities
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally
* Current SC Security Clearance
Desirable
* Experience within government, defence, policing, border force, or critical national infrastructure environments
* Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH/GradIOSH or above)
* Experience supporting operational field-based teams
This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme, ensuring safety excellence across a complex and high-impact operational environment.
£400/day inside IR35
12 months contract