Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support a critical Home Office programme operating within a highly regulated, national security environment.
This role will provide professional Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) advice across multiple UK sites, ensuring full compliance with statutory legislation, Home Office standards, and programme governance requirements. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining safe operational delivery across complex, high-profile environments.
Given the nature of the programme, regular UK-wide travel will be required.
What You'll Be Doing
- Providing competent and practical SHE advice in line with UK legislation, Home Office policy, and internal governance standards
- Supporting operational teams to ensure compliance with Health & Safety at Work Act and associated regulations
- Conducting audits, inspections and site reviews in accordance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards
- Investigating incidents, accidents and near misses, producing detailed reports including root cause analysis and corrective action plans
- Supporting risk assessments and ensuring effective risk mitigation strategies are Embedded in operational activities
- Promoting a strong safety culture across geographically dispersed teams
- Supporting SHE workshops, briefings and continuous improvement initiatives
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders, suppliers and operational leads across the UK
- Contributing to wider SHE activities and maintaining high standards of professional conduct and compliance
Skills & Experience Required
- NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); working towards Diploma or equivalent desirable
- Proven experience operating as a SHE Advisor within a regulated, operational, or government environment
- Experience conducting audits and inspections aligned to ISO 45001/ISO 14001
- Strong understanding of high-risk activities and effective risk reduction methodologies
- Demonstrable experience investigating incidents and producing structured reports with clear recommendations
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to work independently across multiple sites and manage competing priorities
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally
- SC Security Clearance (or eligibility to obtain - must have resided in the UK for the required period)
Desirable
- Experience within government, defence, policing, border force, or critical national infrastructure environments
- Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH/GradIOSH or above)
- Experience supporting operational field-based teams
This is an opportunity to contribute to a nationally significant programme, ensuring safety excellence across a complex and high-impact operational environment.
