Health and Safety Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Manage a client portfolio through phone, email, and both onsite and virtual meeting support as necessary.

• Provide hands-on health & safety consultancy in accordance with UK legislation, guidance, industry best practices, and Impact HR’s tools and systems.

• Offer pragmatic health & safety advice and assistance across a variety of sectors.

• Aid clients in establishing proportionate health & safety arrangements and management systems.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners, managers, and leadership teams.

• Keep clients updated on relevant legislation, guidance, and changes in best practices.

• Conduct health & safety audits, workplace inspections, and compliance reviews.

• Create reports that highlight good practices, areas of non-compliance, and opportunities for improvement.

• Formulate recommendations and assist with implementation and progress monitoring.

• Develop and review risk assessments and practical control measures.

• Create, review, and update health & safety policies, procedures, and documentation.

• Assist in accident, incident, and near-miss investigations, including guidance on RIDDOR.

• Provide advice on Construction (Design and Management) Regulations and review relevant construction documentation.

• Perform audits on construction sites.

• Offer guidance on fire safety, COSHH, manual handling, ergonomics, work at height, workplace transport, machinery, electrical safety, and PPE.

• Design and deliver health & safety training, briefings, and toolbox talks.

• Support the establishment of safe systems of work, contractor arrangements, new premises, and other health & safety projects.

• Represent Impact HR at networking events and identify opportunities to expand client accounts or introduce services.

• Contribute to the development of Impact HR’s health & safety services and resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive practical experience in health & safety, preferably in consultancy or a multi-site environment.

• At least a NEBOSH General Certificate level or equivalent qualification.

• Membership in a relevant professional body, such as a minimum TechIOSH level or equivalent.

• Strong understanding of UK health & safety legislation, guidance, and best practices.

• Experience in conducting health & safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

• Proven experience in developing policies, procedures, risk assessments, and other health & safety documentation.

• Excellent consulting, influencing, and coaching abilities.

• Confident in communicating health & safety requirements clearly, pragmatically, and proportionately.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Exceptional planning, prioritization, and time management skills.

• Proficient in MS 365.

• A solutions-oriented, commercially aware mindset.

• Knowledge of data protection and confidentiality practices.

• Willingness to travel for client site visits as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Commission structure.

• Additional benefits.

• Flexible working arrangements with travel to client sites.

• Supportive, values-driven team culture.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• Professional development support.