Health And Safety Advisor

Overview

HSE Advisor | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | London | Up to £52,000

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, and providing oversight and support to smaller office locations across Europe. 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 maintain compliance, support site operations, manage risk assessments, conduct audits and inspections, deliver HSE training, investigate incidents, and drive a positive safety culture across multiple locations.

The position covers four UK sites, including office, warehouse and small manufacturing environments. The role requires visibility on-site, engagement with employees, contractors and stakeholders, and ownership of day-to-day HSE activities. Strong communication skills are essential due to regular interactions with UK leadership teams and an international HSE function.

• Identify operational and regulatory HSE risks, recommend solutions, and implement actions to address breaches.
• Support and facilitate accident and incident investigations and provide advice on preventive measures to reduce risk.
• Deliver company HSE inductions, training, and skills development, including on-site and field staff as required.
• Conduct and report on periodic site inspections and self-audits.
• Oversee risk management program, including:
  General Risk Assessment, COSHH Assessment, and Fire Risk Assessment.
• Manage a program of corrective/preventive actions to ensure high standards of safe working practices.
• Provide clear information through RAMS, incident trends, and other 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 risks to operations to plant managers and leadership.
• Communicate daily with the plant manager on key issues, planned shutdowns, and facility risks impacting production.

• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
• Experience in 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 day-to-day health and safety delivery. The role offers exposure to international projects and the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced global HSE function.

Up to approximately £52,000 depending on experience.

The role is predominantly site-based and travel between UK sites is fully expensed.