Location
Ashington, Northumberland

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join a busy Health and Safety Team supporting a large organisation. This varied, advisory-focused role covers workplace health and safety, operational activities, contractor management and employee welfare. You will provide practical advice, undertake audits and workplace assessments, support accident and incident investigations, develop action plans, deliver engaging training and work collaboratively with managers, contractors and other stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be a confident health and safety professional able to handle a variety of issues requiring practical judgement and an adaptable approach rather than simply following predefined processes. Experience within a local authority, housing association, NHS or similar operational environment would be advantageous.
This role is not site based but will involve visits to operational workplaces and other locations as required. A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential.
At Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), we connect jobseekers with fully funded training and employment opportunities that support the UK's transition to a greener economy. Working alongside employers across construction, retrofit, renewable energy and sustainability, we help candidates access rewarding careers that make a real environmental impact.

Experience
- Proven track record as a Health and Safety professional.
- Practical experience of accident and incident investigation.
- Experience carrying out health and safety audits and managing audit action plans.
- Experience developing, reviewing or writing risk assessments.
- Ability to deliver health and safety training and communicate information effectively.
- Ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver projects from start to finish.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to engage, influence and collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Ability to manage your own workload and work with minimal supervision.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Commitment to continuing professional development.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

About You
You are a credible and adaptable health and safety professional who provides practical advice and solutions, not simply identifies problems. You are comfortable dealing with a range of workplace and operational issues, including unpredictable situations requiring professional judgement. You communicate effectively with managers, employees, contractors and other stakeholders, explaining health and safety requirements clearly and constructively. Strong organisation, attention to detail, professional judgement and accountability are important as you will manage your own workload with minimal supervision.

Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum (essential).
- Willingness to work towards a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- Experience within a local authority, housing association, NHS or similar operational environment.
- Experience within social housing or property services.
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate.
- Membership of a relevant professional health and safety body.
- Experience with COSHH.
- Experience with advanced workstation assessments.
- Experience delivering engaging health and safety training.
- Construction knowledge or experience.
- Experience with contractor approval and compliance checks.
- Experience with noise and vibration assessment.