We are working closely alongside with a local authority in Islington t o assist with the appointment of a Health and Safety Advisor on a 2.5 -months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration. Rate of Pay : £28.79 - £ 38.39 per hour Summary: The Corporate Health and Safety Adviser plays a critical role in fostering a safe, healthy, and legally compliant work environment for Islington Council. Serving as the bridge between regulatory requirements and practical implementation, this role ensures both employees and the employer are protected from harm and liability. The post holder identifies risks, develops policies, and promotes a proactive safety culture across diverse council services. Responsibilities: Lead the creation and promotion of safety management systems and support senior leadership in embedding a positive safety culture. Review and update council policies to maintain legal compliance, staying informed on evolving health and safety legislation and innovations Conduct audits of occupational health and safety management systems, develop action plans, and provide expert support in preparing risk assessments. Oversee the implementation of safe working practices, use environmental monitoring equipment to assess workplace conditions, and provide regular performance updates to Directors. Assist with monitoring the corporate health and safety budget and oversee a small fund for departmental safety initiatives. Qualifications: Certified Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CertIOSH) OR TechIOSH while studying for CertIOSH (with Graduate Membership required within 12 months of start date). NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 5/6, NCRQ Diploma, or a degree in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent). Essentials: Proven experience working in a health and safety environment within a local authority or a similar complex organization. Experience advising managers and stakeholders on complex occupational health and safety issues. Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections, audits, accident investigations, and interpret data to produce actionable recommendations. Please note: You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice. You should have right to work in U.K This role requires a Basic DBS Disclaimer : Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Important : We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service. RQ1680188