Health and Safety Officer

Job Title: Health & Safety Officer / Advisor

Location: National role with regular UK travel
Reporting to: Health & Safety Manager
Salary: £35,000 + Car allowance
Contract: Full-time, permanent

The Opportunity

Manpower is working in partnership with a well established national organisation operating within the security sector , to recruit a Health & Safety Officer / Advisor .
This is a hands?on, operationally focused role , supporting the effective implementation and continual improvement of health and safety management arrangements across multi site security operations . The successful candidate will work closely with operational managers and front line teams, ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation , internal policies, and recognised management standards.
The role requires regular national travel and site based work , including occasional out of hours visits in line with 24/7 operational security requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to assess compliance with health and safety standards and safe systems of work
• Carry out planned and ad-hoc audits, inspections and workplace assessments, producing clear, concise reports with risk rated findings and actionable recommendations
• Support compliance with UK legislation including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, and associated regulations and ACOPs
• Assist in the development, review and implementation of risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and safe systems of work tailored to security operations and client environments
• Monitor, track and follow up on corrective and preventative actions arising from audits, incidents and near misses, ensuring timely closure and appropriate escalation
• Support audit readiness, including preparation for external accreditation's (e.g. ISO 45001) and client?led assurance audits
• Provide practical, proportionate health and safety advice to operational managers, supervisors and front line security colleagues
• Support and participate in accident, incident and near miss investigations, identifying root causes and recommending preventative actions
• Maintain accurate health and safety records, reports and documentation in line with legal and compliance requirements
• Design, deliver and support health and safety training activities including inductions, toolbox talks and refresher sessions
• Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and, where required, external parties such as clients, auditors and regulatory bodies

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification)
• Proven experience in a health and safety role
• Solid working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and risk management principles
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operational teams
• Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel nationally

Desirable

• Membership of IOSH (TechIOSH or GradIOSH)
• Experience supporting ISO 45001 or similar management systems
• Understanding of security?sector risks, such as lone working, violence and aggression, control room ergonomics and patrol based activities

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail with a strong analytical approach
• Ability to manage multiple sites, priorities and deadlines effectively
• Practical, solutions focused mindset
• Confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours constructively
• Strong organisational, reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to train, coach and engage individuals on health and safety topics
• Acts with integrity, professionalism and consistency, building trust across the organisation

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation where health and safety is a key operational priority. The role offers visibility across national operations , a strong mix of site based and advisory work, and the opportunity to make a genuine impact on safety culture and compliance.