Health & Safety Advisor

Michael Page • Temporary • St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom • £55k - £65k / year • 6h ago

As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for reviewing and strengthening Health & Safety and broader compliance across the organisation including all operational departments, ensuring adherence to UK Health & Safety legislation.

Client Details

A growing manufacturing business operating in the Healthcare sector, based out of St Albans.

Description

The Health & Safety Advisor will be responsible for working in a hands-on capacity, conducting audits, identifying compliance gaps, implementing effective solutions, and driving continuous improvement to maintain regulatory compliance and inspection readiness. You will:

Establish effective and sustainable frameworks and processes to support departmental Health & Safety representatives in embedding and maintaining high Health & Safety standards across the organisation.
Take ownership of achieving compliance with UK HSE regulations within the 3-month contract period
Lead all activities required to bring the organisation to inspection-ready status
Ensure compliance gaps are resolved and improvements embedded
Conduct detailed audits across laboratories, production, warehouse, office and all other facilities
Review and ensure adequacy of: Health & Safety Policies, SOPs, Risk Assessments, COSHH documentation,
Identify and prioritise compliance risks and gaps
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address, implement, and close identified gaps in line with HSE requirements.
Update, standardise, and embed compliant processes and documentation
Ensure solutions are practical and sustainable beyond the contract
Review and strengthen training systems and records
Deliver or support: Health & Safety Awareness Training, Workplace Safety & Controls, Ensure compliance with PPE, signage, fire safety, and first aid requirements
Verify implementation and effectiveness of all safety controls
Ensure COSHH and GMP-compliant handling of chemicals and materials
Improve housekeeping and facility standards
Strengthen waste management compliance
Review incident reporting and investigation processes
Implement robust root cause analysis and corrective actions
Strengthen risk management systems
Support H&S Representative and HSE Committee (if applicable)
Provide regular progress updates to leadership
Track and report audit findings and actions through to completion
Ensure full compliance and adherence with all company policies, procedures, guidelines and SOP's.
Undertake other duties that are commensurate with the level and responsibilities of the role.

Profile

The interim Health & Safety Advisor should have:

Relevant qualification in Health & Safety (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent)
Proven experience in Health & Safety, Compliance, or Audit roles
Strong knowledge of COSHH, and regulatory frameworks
Experience delivering rapid compliance improvements in GMP facilities
Background in regulated environments (pharmaceutical/laboratory preferred)
Strong delivery and implementation focus
Ability to work independently and drive outcomes quickly
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability
Highly organised and results-driven
Available immediately or on short notice

Job Offer

A salary ranging from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum.
Site based role in St Albans, Immediate Start
3 month contract initially with potential for extension

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