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Health and Safety Advisor

Job in Manchester, Greater Manchester, M9, England, UK
Listing for: Irwin & Colton Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-21
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Health & Safety
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 GBP Yearly GBP 50000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Health and Safety Advisor
Bright Horizons UK
South England Remit
Up to £50,000 + Car allowance + Benefits

Irwin and Colton have partnered with one of the UK’s largest nursery and pre-school groups, Bright Horizons. For over 30 years, Bright Horizons has been trusted by thousands of families to provide outstanding early years care, support, and education. They operate nearly 300 nurseries and preschools across the UK and are recognized for excellence in the sector. They work with 400 UK clients and over 1,300 leading employers worldwide, offering a wide range of work and family support to help parents and carers thrive both professionally and personally.

Purpose of the Role:

The Health and Safety Advisor will ensure that the company's health, safety, and compliance policies, procedures, and requirements are consistently and effectively applied across operations and support functions, mitigating risks throughout the region.

The Advisor will support the Senior Health and Safety Manager and Head of Health and Safety by conducting investigations (including accidents and incidents), supporting a nominated division, advising on general H&S inquiries, assisting with DSE and fire risk assessments, attending regional meetings, and conducting regular visits to nurseries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing health and safety strategies and action plans aligned with organizational objectives.
  • Support the creation and implementation of safety policies and procedures, including safeguarding, occupational health, and facility management at nursery sites.
  • Conduct audits, identify hazards, and implement corrective actions to enhance safety standards.
  • Provide health and safety advice and support to staff at all levels.
  • Maintain risk assessments, incident reports, and safety records.
  • Collaborate with external bodies to ensure regulatory compliance when necessary.
  • Essential Experience:

  • NEBOSH General Certificate with relevant IOSH membership.
  • NEBOSH Fire Risk & Management qualification is desirable; strong knowledge in this area is essential.
  • Proven experience managing multi-site health and safety operations.
  • Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
  • Good knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
  • Bright Horizons is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Apply today to join a company dedicated to safety. For more information or to discuss the role, contact Matthew Cathcart at .

    Irwin and Colton are specialists in Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability recruitment based in Southeast England, recruiting across the UK for roles from Health and Safety Manager to Advisor.

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