Health & Safety Advisor

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