Health And Safety Advisor
London
HSE Advisor | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | London | Up to £52,000
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A global organisation is seeking an HSE Advisor to join its team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting its UK operations with primary responsibility for sites in London and Dunstable, while also providing oversight and support to smaller office locations across Europe.
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This is a hands-on, operational role within a business where health and safety is well-established and supported by a global HSE function. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining compliance, supporting site operations, managing risk assessments, conducting audits and inspections, delivering HSE training, investigating incidents and driving a positive safety culture across multiple locations.
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The position covers four UK sites, including office, warehouse and small manufacturing environments. The business is looking for someone who is comfortable being visible on-site, engaging with employees, contractors and stakeholders, and taking ownership of day-to-day HSE activities. Strong communication skills are essential, as the role involves regular interaction with UK leadership teams and an international HSE function.
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Key responsibilities include:
- Identify operational and regulatory HSE risks, recommend solutions, and implement actions to ensure any breaches are addressed.
- Support and facilitate accident and incident investigations and provide advice on preventive measures to reduce risk.
- Responsible for the delivery of company HSE inductions, training, and skills development, including as required for on-site and field staff.
- Conduct and report on periodic site inspections and self-audits.
- Oversee risk management program, including: General Risk Assessment, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Assessment, and Fire Risk Assessment.
- Manage a program of corrective/preventive actions to ensure the highest standards in safe working practices are met.
- Provide clear and concise information through reports of Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS), incident trends and other key data, to enable management to make effective decisions.
- Support external HSE and related audits and regulatory visits.
- Coordinate with external vendors for maintenance, repairs, cleaning, security, and other facility services, ensuring quality and timely completion of work.
- Monitor critical systems (power, HVAC, water, fire safety) and escalate any risk to operations to plant managers and leadership.
- Communicate daily with plant manager on key issues, planned shutdowns, and any facility risks impacting production.
Key requirements include:
- NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
- Previous experience within facilities management, office, corporate, commercial property, warehouse, or multi-site environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously in a hands-on HSE role.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Comfortable balancing operational delivery with corporate reporting requirements.
- An Engineering, Business or HSE-related degree would be advantageous.
- Fluent English is essential. Spanish or French language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day delivery of health and safety. The role offers exposure to international projects and the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced global HSE function.
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Salary: Up to approximately £52,000 depending on experience.
The role is predominantly site-based and travel between UK sites is fully expensed.
Recruiter: HSE Recruitment
Salary: £60,000 Per Annum
Reference: 268283935