Location: Rugeley (fully onsite with adhoc visits to Loudwater site)
Contract AND Permanent vacancy available
Inside IR35
Role details:
Our client, a leading entity within the Defence and Security sector, is currently seeking a Health and Safety Advisor to join their team in Rugeley. This role is available on a contract basis, temp-to-perm or permannet from the offset. The role demands a hands-on approach to Health and Safety management within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning, facilitating and reporting on all activities within the Health & Safety remit, whilst closely interacting with all stakeholders and internal teams.
Drive positive change and mature the safety culture
Collaborate with the QHSE Manager and Senior Leadership to embed health and safety strategies across the business
Oversee H&S risk management, regulatory compliance (ISO45001) and maintain strong relationships with external regulators
Ensure the delivery of H&S improvements that support sustainable program delivery
Support with company-wide general learning and development activities including informative training materials, delivering training and sourcing external training
Conduct internal audits and legal compliance audits to a high standard
Job Requirements:
NEBOSH Diploma, or equivalent
Chartered membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH) would be desirable
Proven H&S advisory experience in a large, complex organisation, ideally with multi-site, manufacturing, or engineering environments
Comfortable in navigating fast-paced, heavily regulated environments
Excellent communicator at all levels of an organisation
Strong stakeholder management, experience implementing H&S management systems across diverse environments, and a collaborative approach to influencing and engaging stakeholders effectively
Proactive and authentic health and safety professional
Innovative, adaptable problem solver and someone who enjoys a challenge
Able to communicate with confidence and gravitas
Able to engage, gain buy-in from others and build trusted partnerships
Comfortable with working autonomously at times
Approachable, self-motivated and keen to develop
If you are motivated, self-driven, and ready to lead Health and Safety aspects within a leading Defence organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic team in Rugeley