Health and Safety Adviser

We are seeking to appoint an experienced health and safety professional to work as an integral member of a busy, supportive and established team. The role will nominally be based in Exeter; however flexible working and some working from home is encouraged. The role will require travel throughout Devon to a broad range of teams and establishments.

Amongst your specific areas of focus will be auditing as well as the review and implementation of a wide range of health and safety policies and guidance. You will have allocated areas of H&S specialism and be responsible for the interpretation of legislation and guidance to provide appropriate advice to Services and establishments. You will also be required to develop and deliver in-house and externally accredited training, both face to face and remotely, to a wide audience.

As a minimum you should hold the NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent and be CMIOSH or actively working towards this, with good post‑qualification experience. A sound knowledge of current H&S legislation is essential, and you will be required to carry out significant accident investigations. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to engage with individuals and groups across all levels of the organisation, including meeting with Directors and their management teams.

Significant experience with premise H&S issues, including the management of asbestos and legionella, across multi‑site organisations, including educational establishments, would be an advantage, as would a good understanding of Office 365.

Regretfully we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. As such, we are only able to proceed with candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

Thank you once again for your interest and do please keep an eye on our website for opportunities with us that may better align with your circumstances.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Simon Bates on or email

Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

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• Happy to Talk Flexible Working
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