Health And Safety Officer

ARM • TRAFFIC • London, City, United Kingdom • £225 / * • 4d ago

Health & Safety Officer
3 Months
Hybrid - London (2 Days per week on site) - Possible occasional travel to other UK sites
225 per day (Inside IR35)

My client are looking for a skilled and proactive Health & Safety Officer to lead and manage their health and safety function. You will be responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of employees, contractors, and visitors by developing and maintaining a positive safety culture, managing the ISO 45001 occupational health and safety management system, and ensuring full compliance with all UK health and safety legislation. This role is critical to maintaining operational resilience, minimising risk, and supporting the wellbeing of the business teams

Key Responsibilities
1. Policy, Compliance & Governance
Maintain and continuously improve H&S policies, procedures, and management systems in line with ISO 45001, legal obligations (e.g., HASAWA 1974), and industry best practices
Ensure policies are communicated, implemented, and consistently followed across all business units and office locations
Oversee the organisation's Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHMS), conducting regular audits and management reviews

2. Risk Management
Conduct risk assessments across offices and working environments, including workstation assessments, fire risk assessments, and task-specific reviews
Ensure risk mitigation measures are documented, implemented, and monitored
Perform specialist assessments such as return-to-work, new and expectant mother risk assessments, and process Access to Work requests where required

3. Incident Management
Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions implemented
Maintain accurate records of all incidents and produce comprehensive incident reports for senior management
Monitor trends in incident data to inform preventative strategies

4. Training & Engagement
Design, deliver, and coordinate engaging health and safety awareness campaigns and mandatory training programmes for all staff
Promote safe behaviours and foster employee engagement in health and safety through toolbox talks, workshops, and internal communication
Support line managers in understanding and fulfilling their H&S responsibilities

5. Site Inspections & Preparedness
Carry out regular workplace inspections and internal audits to assess compliance and identify opportunities for improvement
Work collaboratively with landlords and facilities teams to organise and evaluate emergency drills (e.g., fire evacuations)
Ensure emergency plans and procedures are current and tested

6. Contractor & Supplier Oversight
Assess and monitor the safety performance of contractors and subcontractors working on-site
Ensure third parties comply with internal safety standards and risk management processes during projects and office works

7. Stakeholder & Regulator Engagement
Act as the primary contact for external audits, enforcement authorities (e.g., HSE), and occupational health partners
Prepare and present detailed safety reports, statistics, and KPIs to senior leadership and relevant committees
Support environmental initiatives, especially where H&S overlaps with ISO 14001 or ISO 50001 requirements

8. Continuous Improvement
Stay up to date with changes in legislation, standards, and industry trends to proactively advise the business
Identify, recommend, and implement innovative solutions to improve health, safety, and wellbeing across the organisation
Champion a culture of learning, resilience, and continuous improvement in safety practices

Qualifications & Experience
Essential
NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
Chartered or Graduate Member of IOSH (e.g., CMIOSH or GradIOSH)
In-depth knowledge of ISO 45001 and UK health and safety legislation
Demonstrated experience in managing H&S across multiple office locations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels
Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities with high attention to detail

Desirable
Knowledge or experience with ISO 14001 / ISO 50001 environmental or energy management systems
Experience working in IT services, consultancy, or similar office-based industries
First Aid or Fire Marshal qualifications

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

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