Overview
HSE Advisor | 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) | London | Up to £52,000
A global organisation is seeking an HSE Advisor to join its team on a 12-month fixed-term contract, supporting its UK operations with primary responsibility for sites in London and Dunstable, and providing oversight and support to smaller office locations across Europe. This is a hands-on, operational role within a business where health and safety is well-established and supported by a global HSE function. The successful candidate will maintain compliance, support site operations, manage risk assessments, conduct audits and inspections, deliver HSE training, investigate incidents, and drive a positive safety culture across multiple locations.
The position covers four UK sites, including office, warehouse and small manufacturing environments. The role requires visibility on-site, engagement with employees, contractors and stakeholders, and ownership of day-to-day HSE activities. Strong communication skills are essential due to regular interactions with UK leadership teams and an international HSE function.
Key responsibilities
- Identify operational and regulatory HSE risks, recommend solutions, and implement actions to address breaches.
- Support and facilitate accident and incident investigations and provide advice on preventive measures to reduce risk.
- Deliver company HSE inductions, training, and skills development, including on-site and field staff as required.
- Conduct and report on periodic site inspections and self-audits.
- Oversee risk management program, including: General Risk Assessment, COSHH Assessment, and Fire Risk Assessment.
- Manage a program of corrective/preventive actions to ensure high standards of safe working practices.
- Provide clear information through RAMS, incident trends, and other data to enable management to make effective decisions.
- Support external HSE and related audits and regulatory visits.
- Coordinate with external vendors for maintenance, repairs, cleaning, security, and other facility services, ensuring quality and timely completion of work.
- Monitor critical systems (power, HVAC, water, fire safety) and escalate risks to operations to plant managers and leadership.
- Communicate daily with the plant manager on key issues, planned shutdowns, and facility risks impacting production.
Key requirements
- NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum.
- Experience in facilities management, office, corporate, commercial property, warehouse, or multi-site environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously in a hands-on HSE role.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Comfortable balancing operational delivery with corporate reporting requirements.
- An Engineering, Business or HSE-related degree would be advantageous.
- Fluent English is essential. Spanish or French language skills would be beneficial but are not essential.
This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys being actively involved in day-to-day health and safety delivery. The role offers exposure to international projects and the opportunity to collaborate with an experienced global HSE function.
Salary
Up to approximately £52,000 depending on experience.
The role is predominantly site-based and travel between UK sites is fully expensed.
Health And Safety Advisor in Dunstable employer: executive-network-group
Executive-Network-Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and compliance in a laboratory setting. Employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, a supportive environment, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on safety practices within the organisation. Located in Macclesfield, this role not only enhances your career but also allows you to contribute to a culture of excellence in health and safety.
