Health and Safety Advisor - Fixed Term Contract

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More about your role

We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to join our Colleague & Customer Safety team and help us deliver a consistent, high-quality safety service across PFP.

In this vital role, you'll play a key part in supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors.

You'll work as part of a collaborative “one team” approach, providing second-line oversight, assurance and practical support to operational teams.

You will carry out risk assessments, safety assessments support and conduct incident investigations, and provide clear, expert advice to help ensure our policies, standards and practices are compliant, effective and continuously improving. You'll also contribute to the development and delivery of toolbox talks, guidance and management system tools, helping to build capability and confidence across the business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys influencing positive change, working with a wide range of stakeholders, and supporting teams to deliver safe, customer-focused services in a practical and proportionate way.

The role is Fixed Term until October 2026

This role will combine working from home and on-site working to support operational activity. National travel may be required to meet business and assurance needs.

More About You

To be successful in this role, you'll bring the confidence, knowledge, and communication skills to positively influence others and embed strong health and safety practices across the organisation.

Essential Criteria

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Previous experience conducting investigations, including health & safety incidents and near-miss reviews.
• Practical experience delivering risk assessments across varied operational areas.
• Demonstrable experience coaching and supporting colleagues in relation to health, safety, and compliance.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and best practice in workplace and property safety.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package – 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more.