Health and Safety Advisor

Hours: 25 hours per week (flexible)
Salary: £30,000 per annum (pro rata)
Contract Type: Part-Time
Location: Worcester
Reporting To: Managing Director

We are seeking a proactive and experienced HSEQ Advisor to champion Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) initiatives across our operations. This part-time role plays a vital part in ensuring compliance, promoting a strong safety culture, and engaging with staff at all levels. Ideal for someone with a background in chemical or engineering environments, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a flexible working arrangement based in Worcester.

• Conduct and review risk assessments, developing safe systems of work with teams and supervisors.

• Maintain key safety documentation, including COSHH assessments and MSDS records.

• Provide guidance on HSE policies and regulatory compliance.

• Implement a risk-based Management of Change process.

• Coordinate onboarding training for new starters.

• Lead training sessions on HSEQ practices for staff and management.

• Perform routine site inspections and audits, tracking and resolving non-conformances.

• Ensure timely close-out of improvement actions.

• Stay up-to-date with evolving HSE regulations and ensure internal compliance.

• Develop and implement effective HSEQ policies and procedures.

• Manage and present HSEQ metrics, records, and reports.

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses.

• Share safety alerts and lessons learned to prevent recurrence.

• Analyse trends to inform preventative measures.

• Advise on fire safety, hazardous substances, and occupational health.

• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce on-site and customer-related risks.

• Liaise with external agencies and contractors as needed.

• Act as a champion for positive safety culture and inclusivity.

• Lead SOS Safety Team meetings and support HSE Champions.

• Promote occupational health awareness and monthly HSEQ themes.

• Proven experience in a similar HSEQ role, ideally in chemical or engineering sectors.

• NEBOSH Certificate (essential); working knowledge of ISO 18001 & 45001.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident producing reports and data analysis.

• Skilled in conflict resolution, change management, and risk mitigation.

• Highly organized with strong time management.

• Self-motivated and effective both independently and within a team.

• Resilient, ethical, and diplomatic in challenging situations.

• Passionate about safety and continuous improvement.

Join us in Worcester to make a real difference in protecting people, processes, and the environment all while enjoying the benefits of a flexible part-time role.

MAN24