We are working with a leading international law firm seeking a proactive and commercially minded Health & Safety Advisor to join its Internal Client Services / Facilities function.
This role will support the delivery of a consistent and effective health and safety programme across UK and international offices. Working closely with Facilities, HR, Office Managers, and wider business stakeholders, the successful candidate will help maintain compliance, improve systems and processes, and promote a positive safety culture across a multi-site corporate environment.
The position would suit an experienced H&S professional with strong stakeholder management skills and experience within office, professional services, or corporate environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day health and safety advice and guidance to managers and employees across office operations and contractor activities.
- Support the ongoing development and improvement of the organisation’s health and safety management systems, policies, and procedures.
- Assist in ensuring compliance with UK health and safety legislation and recognised best practice standards.
- Work closely with Facilities and Office Management teams to ensure consistent implementation of H&S processes across multiple locations.
- Conduct office inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, tracking actions through to completion.
- Prepare regular H&S reports, dashboards, and trend analysis for senior stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate H&S documentation, records, policies, procedures, and training data.
- Support contractor management processes including RAMS reviews, permit-to-work systems, and safe systems of work.
- Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
- Coordinate H&S training, inductions, and awareness initiatives for employees and contractors.
- Support key risk management programmes including:
- DSE and homeworking assessments
- Fire safety arrangements
- Slips, trips, and falls prevention
- Working at height controls
- COSHH awareness (where applicable)
- Support water hygiene and legionella monitoring processes where relevant.
- Assist with ISO 45001 compliance activities and broader continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor legislative updates and communicate relevant changes to stakeholders.
- Contribute to wider wellbeing, accessibility, and workplace safety initiatives across the business.
Skills & Experience Required
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is essential.
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in progress would be advantageous.
- Proven experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or similar role within a corporate, office-based, professional services, or multi-site environment.
- Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, including:
- Risk assessments
- Contractor management
- Fire safety
- Incident reporting and RIDDOR
- Experience reviewing risk assessments, safe systems of work, and contractor RAMS.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Good analytical and reporting capability, including experience working with H&S data, audits, and training records.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- First Aid qualification (or willingness to undertake training) desirable.
- Exposure to international office environments would be beneficial.
If you feel you would be suitable please apply directly or contact Jess or Ella at AJ Chambers