RQ1768053(SJ) – Senior Health & Safety Advisor – Coventry

The role:

• Senior Health & Safety Advisor
• Location: Coventry
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Rate: £20.29 per hour
• Duration: 3 months+
• Working pattern: Hybrid – 1–2 days on-site, plus 1 office day per week for the team meeting
• Start: ASAP

You’ll be providing professional health & safety advice across a large and diverse Local Authority, working closely with managers and senior stakeholders to promote a strong health & safety culture.

The role will include:
• Advising managers on risk assessments, audits, inspections and accident investigations
• Reviewing and developing health & safety policies, procedures and management systems
• Delivering health & safety training and guidance to managers and employees
• Monitoring compliance with legislation and best practice
• Supporting contractor management and CDM compliance
• Producing reports, analysing incident trends and recommending preventative actions
• Working with senior managers, Trade Unions, external agencies and enforcement bodies where required

What we’re looking for:
NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety – essential
IOSH membership (CMIOSH, GradIOSH or working towards Chartered status)
Strong experience in health & safety auditing, inspections, investigations and risk assessments
Experience interpreting and applying H&S legislation within complex organisations
Experience developing policies and procedures
Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
Knowledge of CDM Regulations and contractor management

You’ll also need to be able to travel efficiently to sites across Coventry when required.

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, I’d be really keen to have a quick conversation with you. Please send over your latest CV and best contact number, and I can talk you through the role in more detail.