3-6 month contract | £400 per day (INSIDE IR35)
Hybrid working - 3 days per week in the office
Start: ASAP

We are supporting a London Local Authority in Ealing to appoint an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor on an interim basis. This is a hands-on role within a small, collaborative team, ideal for someone who enjoys being close to the operation rather than working purely at policy level.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Corporate Health & Safety, you will provide pragmatic, professional health and safety advice across a wide range of council services, supporting managers to improve compliance, culture and performance.
This is a delivery-focused position, combining advisory work, audits, inspections, investigations and stakeholder engagement. You will play a key role in the day-to-day running of the service while also contributing at a strategic level where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide competent health & safety advice across council services, ensuring legal compliance and best practice
• Carry out audits, inspections and reviews, working closely with service managers to implement improvements
• Support and advise on health & safety matters relating to:
• Housing compliance
• Adult & Children's Services
• Parks, car parks and depots
• Lead and support accident, incident and near-miss investigations
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the council's Health & Safety Management System
• Engage confidently with senior stakeholders, influencing positive safety culture
• Deputise for the Head of Service where appropriate
• Be involved in hands-on administration and operational activity within a small team environment

(Please note: this role does not include schools.)

About You

• Strong background in public sector health & safety, ideally within a large, complex organisation
• Sound working knowledge of CDM and construction-related health & safety
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, delivery-focused role - this is not a policy-only position
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and advise at all levels
• Confident working across varied service areas and adapting quickly to new environments

Required / Desired Background
Essential:

• Degree-level or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety
• IOSH membership (or above) with active CPD
• Demonstrable CDM knowledge and experience
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory capability