Health & Safety SSiP Scheme Assessor

Health & Safety SSiP Scheme Assessor

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Morden, UK

Reporting To: Assessment Team Lead

Description

We are seeking a skilled Health, Safety, Quality & Environmental Auditor to ensure contractors meet nationally recognized legal and compliance standards.

In this role, you will deliver high-quality, desk-based and on-site audits, providing professional guidance to contractors while maintaining integrity and consistency across our accreditation process.

Daily Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audits: Conduct detailed desk-based audits of contractors' HSQE management systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance with legal and industry standards.
• Maintain audit integrity: Assess documentation submitted by contractors, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and fairness. Your findings will contribute to a national compliance database accessed by buyers across the UK.
• Support contractor success: Engage with contractors throughout the audit process, providing clear feedback on non-conformances and guiding them toward compliance without compromising audit integrity.
• Work to targets: Meet KPIs and productivity targets while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Stakeholder engagement: Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, from Directors to SMEs, offering expert advice and building strong relationships.
• Conduct on-site audits: Travel to contractor offices or client sites as needed to ensure real-world operations align with documented procedures.
• Contribute to assessment standards: Advise on legal requirements, interpret legislation, and recommend updates to keep the scheme relevant and compliant.
• Improve internal practices: Share best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives across systems and processes.

Qualifications and Skills

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• Membership of a relevant professional body (TechIOSH or above)
• At least 2 years' UK Health & Safety experience, ideally in construction or supply chain sector
• Knowledge of H&S, environmental legislation, and ISO auditing standards
• Familiarity with procurement and supply chain risk management
• Experience in quality assurance or auditing
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, presentation)
• Ability to challenge, influence, and support professionals at all levels
• High attention to detail and data accuracy
• Analytical skills and confidence in drawing conclusions from complex information
• Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines
• Comfortable working in a target/KPI-driven environment
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to high-quality customer service

Benefits

Our hybrid workplace policy involves working from the office 3 days a week. We offer various perks and benefits, including:

• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Generous annual leave
• Healthcare Plan
• Annual Giving Day
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Life Assurance (3X salary)
• Rewards Program (discounts and cashback)
• LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling

Our Approach to Recruitment

We consider transferable skills and potential for growth. We aim to support your development and ensure you are set up for success. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you need adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

Application Process

• Response within 15 working days
• Initial discovery call with recruiter
• First-stage interview via Microsoft Teams
• Final interview (likely face-to-face) with stakeholders