Senior Health and Safety Adviser

Salary range: £56,071 - £72,807 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Application closing date: 4 PM on Thursday 24 September 2026

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s fire and rescue service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).

The Team

The Health and Safety is responsible for ensuring that the Brigade complies with the Health and Safety at Work Act and other associated legislation and that staff are given the best chance of returning home after work every day without suffering an injury or illness that could have been prevented. This is achieved by working closely with internal and external partners, providing strategic direction on health and safety policies and procedures, management responsibilities, and in the active monitoring and review of health and safety arrangements for the Brigade.

The role

The senior health and safety adviser provides managers and staff at all levels and in all roles with professional competent advice to help them meet their responsibilities. This is achieved by:

• Contributing to the improvement of health and safety through the preparation and implementation of written policies and procedures.
• Conducting periodic inspections of workplaces, plant and equipment to monitor compliance with the health and safety policy
• Identifying unsafe plant and working practices, systems and procedures and make recommendations for remedying any defects found.
• Investigating the circumstances of safety events, making recommendations to prevent further accidents and improve health and safety standards
• Advising management on the health and safety aspects of any new plant, equipment or substance in conjunction with the Brigade’s Procurement department.
• Promoting the active monitoring of health and safety performance and reporting on its effectiveness.
• Assisting in the identification of health and safety training needs and making recommendations to improve health and safety through training.

The applicant

With excellent interpersonal skills, you’ll be a first rate communicator who has proven experience of working in a similar role. You will preferably be a Chartered Member of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) holding a degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety. You will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of health, safety and overlapping environment legislation and practice. Ideally experienced in delivering health and safety training, the perfect candidate would also have an expert knowledge of the management of occupational road risks and possess good data analysis and trend identification skills.

Are you a motivated, organized individual seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity? Would you enjoy being part of a dedicated team that works together to create a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our employees? If you're looking for change, and you're ready to make changes … we're looking for you. This is a chance to stretch and shape your skills. But for you, the real reward will be in knowing you’ve helped to keep London safe and maintained the high standards that we pride ourselves on.

Applicants must have:

1. Level 6 qualification (Degree or Diploma) in Occupational Safety and Health.
2. Chartered Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) is required.
3. Experience at senior management level of working in a Health & Safety team to deliver health and safety improvement.

Assessment for this role is due to take place from October 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Hybrid working is available, subject to business need.
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loan
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

Criminal records check

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.