Interim Health & Safety Advisor – 6 Month Contract
Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire
Posted: 1 day ago
Deadline: December 19, 2025
Express Recruitment are proud to be working with a highly reputable education establishment, who have announced further expansion of their estates portfolio. Our client is looking for a suitably qualified Health & Safety Advisor on an initial 6-month contract.
The successful candidate will need a full driving license and transport as they will be tasked with attending various district sites.
In return, you will receive an annual salary of £42,000 (pro rata).
Responsibilities
* Assist the wider HSE team in driving continuous improvements across the portfolio of estates and ensure full compliance in adherence with regulatory estates frameworks.
* Perform internal and external audits, maintenance facilities inspections, and risk assessments.
* Act as main point of contact in Estates, providing frequent guidance and support to departmental leads and the wider estates department.
* Work closely with the Head of Risk & Compliance to identify skills and knowledge gaps within the team and plan appropriate training programs.
* Take ownership of CDM regulatory management duties, ensuring the organisation is in full compliance with regulations.
* Assist in the roll out of diarised toolbox talks and regulatory updates relating to Health & Safety.
* Ensure briefings to all external construction workers/contractors are carried out pre-build to ensure they are aware of risk and compliance regulations and safeguarding legislation.
* Ensure all contractors possess permits to work on site prior to work engagement.
* Carry out full site inspections on fire and security systems, HV/LV systems, PAT testing, scaffolding, LOLER, PUWER, and water hygiene systems to prevent Legionella, highlighting potential risks or safety breaches to the Head of Risk & Compliance and Head of Estates.
Qualifications & Experience
* NEBOSH Diploma or degree qualified in relevant Health & Safety field.
* IOSH certified highly advantageous.
* Demonstrable experience in providing professional risk guidance within relatable organisations on subjects relating to fire safety, asbestos, legionella, construction, and chemical safety.
* Certified ISO:9001 internal & external auditor desirable but time-served experience considered.
* Proven experience in delivering toolbox talks and associated training workshops on Health & Safety topics.
* In-depth knowledge of CDM regulations 2015 act.
* Experience dealing with contractors and work permits.
* Legionella Awareness Certificate holder preferable but not essential.
* Ability to communicate effectively with senior management leads and key stakeholders.
* Holder of UK driving license and own transport.
About Express Recruitment
Express Recruitment has been offering exceptional recruitment solutions across the East Midlands since 1987, “exceeding expectations every time” of over 267,000 candidates.
We supply a diverse range of sectors including Engineering, Technology, Professional Services, Languages, Sales & Marketing, Call Centres, Commercial, Manufacturing, Local Authority, NHS, Education, and Voluntary organisations.
Hours: Full Time, Monday–Friday, 39 Hours
Salary: Up to c£42,000 per annum D.O.E.
Job Type: Temporary (6 Months)
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