H&S Advisor
The Health & Safety Advisor role involves supporting the Property department within a Not For Profit organisation, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Based in London, this position requires a proactive individual to assist with implementing policies, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a safe working environment.
Client Details
This opportunity sits within a large, complex organisation delivering housing and community-based services across London. The organisation is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and wellbeing for its employees, residents, and contractors.
Operating across a diverse portfolio, the organisation places strong emphasis on fostering a proactive health and safety culture, ensuring that risks are managed effectively and that statutory and regulatory requirements are consistently met.
The Health and Safety Adviser will work closely with the Head of Health and Safety to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's Health and Safety Policy and Management System. This is a key role in embedding best practice, driving consistency, and supporting operational teams in delivering safe and compliant services.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and knowledgeable H&S professional who enjoys a hands-on, advisory role and is passionate about improving safety culture and outcomes across a large organisation.
Description
Provide practical H&S advice and support to managers and teams
Promote a positive safety and wellbeing culture across the organisation
Support and lead on incident investigations, ensuring learnings are embedded
Manage RIDDOR and MOR reporting, including external liaison where required
Conduct inspections, audits, and ensure actions are tracked to completion
Complete and review risk assessments, supporting teams to manage risks effectively
Maintain H&S systems, records, and data accuracy
Support policy development, training delivery, and H&S communications
Partner with HR on employee-related H&S matters
Provide reporting, assurance, and support continuous improvement initiativesProfile
NEBOSH Certificate (Level 3) essential; working towards Diploma desirable
IOSH membership
Experience in an H&S Adviser role within housing, property, or similar environments
Strong background in incident investigation, audits, and regulatory compliance
Good knowledge of H&S legislation, risk assessment, and assurance processes
Confident communicator able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Strong analytical, reporting, and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound professional judgements
Proficient in Microsoft Office and H&S systems
Experience within social housing or property environments
Involvement in organisation-wide H&S or culture change initiatives
Knowledge of wellbeing and occupational health practices
Job Offer
£47k Base salary
Opportunity to influence and strengthen safety culture
Broad stakeholder exposure across diverse operations
Supportive team with career development opportunities
Meaningful role with visible, organisation-wide impact