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SENIOR HEALTH AND POLICY ADVISOR

Take the lead in promoting a safe and compliant workplace as a Health and Safety Officer within a growing and established organisation, paying £35,000 - £40,000 per annum. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to take ownership of health and safety processes, from coordinating training and maintaining compliance records to identifying risks and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal for a proactive professional who enjoys working independently, you'll play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture and ensuring high standards are maintained across the business.

SENIOR HEALTH AND POLICY ADVISOR ROLE:

• Preparing, maintaining and reviewing workplace risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work and COSHH assessments
• Supporting compliance with UK health and safety legislation through maintaining accurate policies, procedures, records and management systems
• Identifying workplace hazards, conducting inspections and equipment checks and recommending appropriate control measures
• Monitoring corrective and preventative actions, supporting incident investigations and maintaining accurate reporting records
• Coordinating employee health and safety inductions, mandatory training, refresher courses and certification requirements
• Supporting fire safety, emergency procedures, audits and scheduled health and safety inspections
• Preparing management reports, monitoring outstanding compliance requirements and ensuring deadlines are met
• Providing practical health and safety guidance to employees and managers while supporting continuous improvement of health and safety processes

SENIOR HEALTH AND POLICY ADVISOR ESSENTIALS:

• Demonstrating 2-3 years' experience within a Health and Safety, Compliance or similar operationally focused role
• Applying practical knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance requirements, risk assessments and safety documentation
• Demonstrating strong administration, organisation and record-keeping skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Identifying hazards, recommending corrective actions and supporting workplace safety improvements
• Managing workloads independently while coordinating actions, monitoring deadlines and working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Utilising Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, to maintain documentation, reporting and compliance activities
• Demonstrating strong communication, problem-solving and judgement skills, with a proactive and professional approach to handling sensitive information and workplace safety matters
• NEBOSH qualification desirable but not essential

SENIOR HEALTH AND POLICY ADVISOR BENEFITS:

• Opportunity to take ownership of day-to-day health and safety activities
• Support from established external health and safety specialists
• Predominantly office-based position
• Occasional site visits, with mileage reimbursed for authorised travel
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Workplace pension scheme