Health & Safety / Liability Risk Consultant in England

Working hours: This role is available on a part‑time, job‑share or full‑time basis.

Salary: Up to £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience + fully maintained company car + allowances + benefits.

Location: Home‑based, South‑East England (with client travel).

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th July 2026.

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Risk Consultant to join our Casualty Practice, working at the forefront of employers’ liability and public liability risk management. This is a high‑impact consulting role supporting complex, multi‑site and high‑hazard organisations across a broad range of sectors. You will work closely with senior client stakeholders, brokers, underwriters and claims colleagues, helping customers reduce loss, improve safety performance and strengthen their overall risk profile. You will enjoy a high level of autonomy, a varied and intellectually engaging portfolio, and the backing of a well‑established, respected insurance risk consulting team. Many of our employees work flexibly in a variety of ways, including part‑time, flexible hours, job share, an element of working from home or compressed hours. This is because we want the best people for our roles, and we recognise that sometimes those people aren’t available full‑time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you may need.

What will you be doing:

• Deliver professional Health & Safety and liability risk consultancy.
• Conduct liability‑focused assessments, inspections and management system reviews.
• Evaluate controls and governance for EL/PL exposures and provide practical recommendations.
• Produce high‑quality written reports for clients, brokers and underwriters.
• Interpret emerging liability risks, legislation and industry trends.
• Support clients with ISO 45001 implementation and continuous improvement.
• Build trusted relationships with customers, brokers and internal teams to embed positive, sustainable risk culture.
• Represent the business at events and share technical insights internally.

What are we looking for:

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) with strong practical experience; professional membership (e.g. CMIOSH, CIRM) preferred.
• Experience in Health & Safety or Liability Risk Consulting within insurance or large/multi‑site environments.
• Strong understanding of EL/PL risks, legislation and risk management systems.
• Sector experience in construction, manufacturing, logistics, public sector or infrastructure is beneficial.

Skills & Attributes:

• Commercially astute with the ability to identify added‑value opportunities.
• Confident communicator able to influence at all levels.
• Analytical, curious and able to identify root causes and systemic issues.
• Client‑centric, pragmatic and collaborative with a proactive approach.

As an inclusive employer we want to ensure that all candidates feel comfortable and are able to perform at their best during the interview. You’ll have the opportunity to let us know of any reasonable adjustment or practical support needed when you apply.

Benefits:

Everyone’s different. That’s why at Zurich we offer a wide range of employee benefits so our people can choose what fits them and their life. Our benefits provide real flexibility so our people can make considered choices and tailor their benefits throughout the year. Our benefits include:

• 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Financials:

• 12% defined non‑contributory pension scheme.
• Annual company bonus.
• Income protection.
• Life cover – four times your salary.

Time away:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays.
• Option to swap UK bank holidays for days off that have cultural or religious significance to you.
• Option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.
• Three days paid volunteering.
• Up to 16 weeks' full pay for maternity, paternity and adoption leave.

Your health:

• Access to private medical insurance.
• Virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Free flu jab.
• Access to a wealth of support from our wellbeing partners.