Safety, Health and Wellbeing Practitioner

Safety, Health & Wellbeing Practitioner

Location:

Sheffield

Contract:

6 Months Sector:
Defence Our defence client is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HS&W) Practitioner to join their Sheffield site on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the delivery of a robust Safety, Health & Wellbeing management system within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. Working closely with operational leaders and stakeholders, you will provide expert SHE guidance, support compliance activities, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and help foster a positive safety culture across multiple business areas.

Key Responsibilities Provide competent Health, Safety & Wellbeing advice and support to line managers and operational teams. Support the development, maintenance and deployment of Safety, Health & Wellbeing management systems in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and company standards. Assist with implementing SHE policies, objectives, processes and assurance activities. Conduct audits, inspections and compliance assessments to ensure legal and organisational requirements are met.

Support incident investigations, root cause analysis and reporting activities. Monitor and report on Health, Safety & Wellbeing performance metrics and trends. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure SHE considerations are effectively integrated into operational decision-making. Support the delivery of change and improvement programmes that enhance safety performance and promote a culture of continuous improvement. Provide assurance and oversight across multiple business areas, ensuring effective risk management and control measures are in place.

Qualifications The role holder is required to hold one or more of the following QCF/NQF Level 3 (or higher) SHE qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety;
Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice; IEMA or NEBOSH Certificate in Environmental Management; or an equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. The role holder must also be willing to, or is currently working towards, one or more of the following QCF/NQF Level 5 (or higher) SHE qualifications: NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety;
Level 5 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice;
Level 6 NCRQ Diploma in Applied Health and Safety; IEMA or NEBOSH Diploma in Environmental Management;
Safety, Health and/or Environmental Honours Degree (Bachelors or Higher);
Equivalent qualification in Safety, Health and/or Environmental subject. What's on Offer Opportunity to work with a leading defence organisation. Long-term contract within a complex and safety-critical environment. Exposure to large-scale operational and manufacturing programmes. Collaborative team environment focused on continuous improvement and best practice. Security Requirements Due to the nature of the work, successful applicants must be eligible to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance as a minimum.

Higher levels of security clearance may be required depending on project needs. Diversity & Inclusion Our client is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, experience and background is valued. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates, and reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Interested? Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Sheffield.