Environment, Health & Safety Advisor
Guildford (Surrey/Hampshire) | Salary:£35,000 - £40,000 per annum(depending on experience)
Join a Leading UK Organisation Driving Safety Excellence
OH Medical is recruiting on behalf of a leading UK organisation for an Environment, Health & Safety Advisor position in York and the North of England. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing national team where you'll play a key role in supporting multiple sites, influencing senior stakeholders and helping to create a positive, proactive safety culture.
If you're an experienced Health & Safety professional who enjoys auditing, coaching, investigating incidents and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
This is a varied regional role where you'll act as the trusted Environment, Health & Safety Advisor across a portfolio of sites. You'll support managers and teams by delivering audits, providing practical health and safety advice, leading investigations and developing policies that improve compliance and reduce risk.
Working closely with senior leadership, you'll help shape the organisation's safety strategy through meaningful reporting, trend analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
As the Environment, Health & Safety Advisor you will:
Plan and deliver a programme of internal EH&S audits across your allocated region
Produce detailed audit reports with practical recommendations and agreed action plans
Monitor audit actions and support sites in achieving compliance
Analyse audit and incident data to identify trends and provide reports for senior management
Provide day-to-day Environment, Health & Safety advice to managers and practice teams
Lead incident investigations, carrying out root cause analysis and producing formal investigation reports
Review general fire safety arrangements during audits and escalate technical matters where appropriate
Support environmental monitoring activities, including COSHH exposure assessments
Develop and review Health & Safety policies, procedures, guidance documents and risk assessment templates
Identify opportunities to improve Safe Systems of Work across the business
Design and deliver engaging Health & Safety training, both remotely and face-to-face
Mentor junior members of the EH&S team and contribute to peer reviews
Support the onboarding of new sites to ensure compliance from day one
Travel regularly throughout your region, with occasional overnight stays where required.
About You
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical Health & Safety knowledge with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Essential
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
TechIOSH membership, or willingness to achieve this within 12 months
Proven experience in a Health & Safety Advisor, Health & Safety Auditor or similar role
Excellent knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and its practical application
Strong report writing, organisational and analytical skills
Confident presenting information and influencing stakeholders at all levels
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
Willingness to travel regularly across your allocated region.
Desirable
NEBOSH Diploma
CertIOSH membership
Fire Safety qualification (such as the NEBOSH Fire Certificate)
Experience within healthcare, veterinary or other multi-site organisations
Experience writing policies and developing risk assessment frameworks
Experience using Excel, Power BI or similar reporting tools.
What's On Offer?
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum depending on experience
Monday to Friday
37.5 hours per week
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Health Shield cash plan helping towards everyday healthcare costs
Retail discounts through the Health Shield scheme
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
£250 annual CPD allowance
Discount for up to three pets at participating veterinary practices
A supportive, collaborative team environment with genuine opportunities for professional development.
How To Apply
Click Apply Now and send us an up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience.
If you'd like to discuss the role in confidence or require further information, contact Ellen Harris or the team at OH Medical on 01582 235 500.
Alternatively, email your CV toellen@ohmedical.co.uk.
About OH Medical
OH Medical is a specialist Occupational Health recruitment consultancy supporting employers and professionals across the UK. We recruit for permanent, contract and agency opportunities within Occupational Health, Health & Safety, Wellbeing and Occupational Medicine, partnering with leading in-house employers and Occupational Health providers nationwide.