Job Overview

Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional with a proactive approach and a keen eye for detail? Do you enjoy identifying potential risks, providing practical solutions and helping businesses improve their health and safety standards?

If you’re motivated, knowledgeable and confident working with clients, we’re looking for you! Join our growing team in Darlington as a Health & Safety Advisor/Consultant and play a key role in supporting our clients to maintain safe, compliant and effective workplaces.

Details:

• This is an office based role
• Must have valid and current Right to Work in the UK
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Office based, in Darlington
• Salary £29,000 – 31,000 per annum (FTE)
• 31 days’ holiday per year including bank holidays
• 3-month probation period
• Travel is an essential part of this role, with regular visits to client sites across the Northeast and other areas of the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with clients, providing practical health and safety advice both face-to-face and remotely.
• Visit client sites to identify risks, carry out audits and provide practical recommendations.
• Prepare bespoke policies, risk assessments, method statements and other health and safety documentation.
• Carry out audits and investigations, producing clear reports and action plans.
• Keep up to date with legislation and communicate relevant changes to clients.
• Support clients with health and safety accreditations such as CHAS and Safe Contractor.
• Review and update client documentation to maintain compliance and good practice.
• Proactively manage client relationships through regular check-ins, reviews and site visits.
• Identify opportunities to support clients with additional services and solutions, with a proactive approach to business development and upselling.
• Maintain accurate client records using our CRM system.
• Work as part of a supportive team and contribute ideas to continually improve the service we provide.

Qualifications and Skills

Essential:

• NEBOSH General Certificate – minimum requirement. Please do not apply without this qualification.
• At least 3 years’ recent and relevant experience in a Health & Safety Advisor, Consultant or similar role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to communicate effectively with clients.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.
• A proactive, practical approach with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills, with a willingness to identify opportunities to support clients with additional services.
• Confident and professional telephone manner, with the ability to build rapport and provide clear advice to clients.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Fire Certificate or a recognised fire safety qualification.
• Familiarity or experience working in a health and safety consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety accreditation schemes, such as CHAS and Safe Contractor.
• Understanding of ISO 45001 and health and safety management systems.
• Confidence in delivering health and safety training and toolbox talks.
• Knowledge of accident investigation and root cause analysis.
• A broad understanding of different industries.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to recognise opportunities to add value for clients.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and client management processes.

Personal Attributes:

We’re looking for a confident and motivated Health & Safety professional who enjoys working with people and providing practical, straightforward advice.

You’ll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing your own workload, while knowing when to seek support. You’ll also need a confident telephone manner, strong client relationship skills and the ability to adapt to changing demands.

If you enjoy variety, working with different businesses and making a real difference to clients, this could be the role for you.

Reporting to: Health & Safety Manager

What We Offer:

• Opportunities for professional development and training to support your career progression, where appropriate.
• An exciting and varied working environment, working with clients across a range of industries.
• A friendly and supportive team where everyone is encouraged to share ideas and knowledge.
• A positive and supportive workplace where we value honesty, integrity and treating both our clients and colleagues with respect.
• Birthday breakfasts and team activities.
• Death in Service benefit.
• Employee benefits and discount scheme, offering a range of savings and discounts.

Pay: £29,000.00-£31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Darlington DL1 1GL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Licence/Certification:

• NEBOSH General Certificate (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (required)

Work Location: In person