Health & Safety / Liability Risk Consultant in London

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

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

Closing date for applications: 28th July 2026.

The Opportunity

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 different 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.

What will you get in return?

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 and the option to buy up to an additional 20 days or sell some of your holiday.

Who we are

Zurich Resilience Solutions is part of a global insurance and risk services organisation with a long‑standing reputation for technical excellence, integrity and innovation. Our purpose is to help organisations understand, manage and reduce risk, enabling them to operate safely, sustainably and with confidence. At Zurich we aspire to be one of the most responsible and impactful businesses in the world and the best global insurer. Together we’re creating a brighter future for our customers, our people and our planet. With over 55,000 employees in more than 170 countries, you’ll feel the support of being part of a strong and stable company who are a long-standing player in the insurance industry.

Our Culture

At Zurich, our sense of community is strong and we’re particularly passionate about diversity and inclusion, which we’ve won numerous awards for. We want our people to bring the whole of themselves to work and ensure everybody is made to feel welcome, regardless of their background, beliefs or culture. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our customers, and so are committed to treating all of our applicants fairly and with respect, irrespective of their actual or assumed background, disability or any other protected characteristic. We’ve an environment that places a real importance on our people’s wellbeing from a physical, mental, social and financial perspective. We work with our wellbeing partners and industry experts to provide the best advice and access to a wealth of lifestyle support. We’re also committed to continuous improvement and we offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities. We’re passionate about supporting employees to help others by getting involved in volunteering, charitable and community activity.