Health & Safety Advisor - #2194011

Salary: £46,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Hybrid working

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Compliance Advisor to lead and develop health, safety, fire safety and compliance arrangements.

Reporting to a senior leader, you will act as the organisation's competent health and safety professional, providing both strategic and operational support. You will work closely with managers and leadership teams to ensure statutory compliance, effective risk management and the continuous improvement of health and safety performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys influencing organisational culture, improving standards and providing expert advice across a diverse operational environment.

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's Health and Safety Management System.
• Act as the principal source of professional advice on health, safety, fire safety and compliance matters.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, guidance and safety standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections and compliance reviews.
• Lead the identification, assessment and management of organisational risks.
• Maintain oversight of health and safety risk registers and assurance frameworks.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and learning opportunities.
• Monitor compliance across key statutory areas including fire safety, gas safety, electrical safety, asbestos management, water hygiene and lifting equipment compliance.
• Support business continuity and emergency planning arrangements.
• Produce reports, performance information and recommendations for senior stakeholders.
• Design and coordinate health and safety training and awareness initiatives.
• Support procurement and contractor assurance activities, ensuring suitable health and safety standards are maintained.

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification).
• Technical Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH).
• Minimum three years' experience in a dedicated health and safety role.
• Experience undertaking risk assessments and reviewing fire safety arrangements.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and associated regulations.
• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation and translate requirements into practical guidance.
• Full UK driving licence.

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate or similar fire safety qualification.
• Certified IOSH membership (CertIOSH).
• Experience working within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance and assurance frameworks.
• Experience using health and safety management software systems.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.