Location: Cross-site role (Cheltenham & Gloucester)
Contract Type: Temporary, 3 months, with potential extension or permanent appointment
Hours: Full-time
Daily Rate: £240 Umbrella
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive and experienced Health and Safety Compliance Officer to support the delivery of safe, compliant, and effective working environments across a complex and operational healthcare estate. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced NHS environment, supporting Estates, Facilities, Capital Projects, and operational services across multiple hospital sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide practical Health & Safety advice and guidance across operational services
* Monitor compliance with Health & Safety standards and statutory requirements
* Undertake audits, inspections, and risk assessments
* Support contractor management and permit-to-work processes
* Assist with COSHH and asbestos management arrangements
* Maintain compliance systems, records, and governance documentation
* Support incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions
* Deliver toolbox talks, training sessions, and safety briefings
* Contribute to KPI monitoring and compliance reporting
About You
* NEBOSH, IOSH-accredited, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification, or demonstrable relevant experience
* Diploma / NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent experience) in Health & Safety, Facilities Management, Engineering, or similar
* Experience supporting Health & Safety compliance in a large or complex organisation
* Strong experience carrying out audits and risk assessments
* Good understanding of COSHH requirements and wider Health & Safety legislation
Desirable
* Experience in healthcare or other high-risk, occupied environments
* Specialist qualifications (e.g. asbestos, confined spaces)
* Degree-level qualification
* Experience influencing behavioural safety and organisational change
Benefits
* Opportunity to work within a complex and varied healthcare estate
* Exposure to high-profile operational and compliance projects
* Collaborative and fast-paced working environment
* Potential for contract extension or permanent appointment
If this opportunity is of interest, please apply with your up-to-date CV.
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