Health & Safety Advisor

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. UK ports will be upgrading their IT/detection systems and we are putting together 6 teams of 3. A H&S Advisor/Site Safety Lead will be present in each team. 12 month contract outside IR35. 4 months initial training in Rollestone, followed by the nationwide rollout #J-18808-Ljbffr