Health And Safety Advisor

Company Description

New Forest Safety Ltd is a specialist consultancy focused on helping organizations create safe, compliant workplaces across sectors such as manufacturing, construction, healthcare, and corporate offices. The company provides tailored health and safety advice, practical solutions, and ongoing support to meet regulatory requirements and industry best practices. Clients benefit from a collaborative approach that emphasizes risk reduction, staff wellbeing, and sustainable safety culture.

Joining New Forest Safety Ltd means working with a knowledgeable team that values professionalism, integrity, and high‑quality service delivery.

This is a part‑time Health and Safety Advisor role based in Ringwood with a hybrid working arrangement, combining on‑site client visits with some work from home. The Health and Safety Advisor will support clients by carrying out workplace risk assessments, audits and inspections, and by providing clear, actionable advice to improve safety standards.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include preparing policies and procedures, drafting reports, and maintaining accurate records to support regulatory compliance. The role also involves conducting incident and accident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending preventative measures. In addition, the advisor will assist in developing and delivering health and safety training, supporting clients in embedding effective safety cultures and meeting Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements.

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety principles, Occupational Health considerations, and relevant UK legislation.
• Experience with Accident Investigation, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Background in Safety Training, with the ability to design and deliver engaging training sessions for varied audiences.
• Understanding of Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) frameworks and best practices.
• Recognized health and safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent); higher‑level qualifications are an advantage.
• Ability to interpret regulations, write clear reports, and communicate complex information in accessible language.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and stakeholder relationship skills, with the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment.
• Full driving licence and willingness to visit client sites in and around Ringwood as required.