Corporate Health and Safety Advisor

Corporate Health and Safety Advisor

About the Role:

On behalf of our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive, MPA Recruitment is seeking a Corporate Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a comprehensive Health & Safety service across a multi-site organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Health & Safety professional to play a key role in ensuring compliance, promoting best practice, and supporting a safe working environment across all NIHE locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert Health & Safety advice and guidance to staff and management across multiple sites.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments, issuing reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents, including injuries and workplace behaviours, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with RIDDOR where applicable.
• Develop, review, and implement Health & Safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation.
• Deliver and evaluate Health & Safety training to ensure staff awareness and compliance.
• Support managers and staff in completing and reviewing risk assessments, including DSE assessments.
• Liaise with external bodies such as HSENI and support regulatory compliance requirements.
• Maintain accurate Health & Safety records and documentation in line with legal standards.
• Attend and contribute to Corporate Health & Safety Committee meetings and engage with Trade Union representatives.
• Support procurement and tender processes relating to Health & Safety requirements.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and maintain CPD to ensure best practice.

What We're Looking For: Essential Criteria:

• A Degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in Occupational Health & Safety (or working towards completion within 12 months).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor/Officer role.
• IOSH membership relevant to experience, with a commitment to achieving Chartered Membership (CMIOSH).

Proven experience in:

• Risk assessments
• Incident investigations (including RIDDOR)
• Workplace inspections and audits
• Delivering Health & Safety training
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Full driving licence or access to transport to meet the requirements of the role.

Desirable:

Experience working within a large, complex, multi-site organisation.

Additional Information:

A Basic Access NI Check is Required at a cost of £16.

What we can offer you:

• Weekly pay
• Holiday pay
• 24/7 support from our dedicated recruitment consultants
• Access to a wide range of public sector roles
• Ongoing role availability - if one placement ends, we aim to secure another

Why Apply:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large public sector organisation in a key advisory role, where you will directly contribute to maintaining safe working environments and driving continuous improvement in Health & Safety standards.