Health and Safety Consultant

Health & Safety Consultant - Derby / homebased (with UK-wide travel occasionally)  Permanent | Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
 
Are you a Health & Safety Consultant looking for more autonomy, more variety, and more impact in your work? Or perhaps you're currently working in a broader SHEQ role and looking to take your expertise in a new direction?
 
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and driven Health & Safety Consultant to work with a wide range of clients across the UK. With the freedom to shape your day and make a real difference to the businesses you support, this is a role with purpose, variety and genuine long-term potential.
 
As a Health & Safety Consultant, your role will include:

• Providing practical and professional Health & Safety advice across diverse client portfolios
• Developing and implementing tailored Health & Safety strategies for legal compliance
• Supporting clients in building robust processes, procedures, and safe systems of work
• Delivering ISO management standards, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, via consultancy, audits and training
• Building strong relationships with new and existing clients to understand their needs and provide expert solutions
• Collaborating with colleagues to share insight, knowledge and approaches
• Supporting wider business development efforts to grow consultancy offerings
• Identifying opportunities to develop new services aligned with industry needs
• Playing a key role in company growth and contributing to strategic goals

To thrive as a Health & Safety Consultant, you'll bring:

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., Chartered IOSH, Fellow IIRSM)
• Relevant qualifications (NEBOSH/NVQ)
• Strong working knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation and its application across sectors
• Practical experience with CDM regulations, audits, risk assessments, and method statements
• Familiarity with SHEQ management systems such as ISO 45001/14001/9001
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and delight clients
• A proactive, confident approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• A personable, dynamic attitude with a strong sense of initiative and professionalism

What's in it for you as the Health and Safety Consultant?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Up to 10% discretionary bonus based on company profitability
• 5% company pension contribution
• 27 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)
• Private healthcare and generous life insurance
• Sick pay
• A friendly, values-driven culture with a professional yet non-corporate feel
• Real opportunities to develop and grow within an Investors in People - Gold-accredited company
• A varied, fulfilling role where no two days are the same

If you're an experienced Health & Safety Consultant looking to step into a high-impact, rewarding role—apply now and take your next step with a company that values people, purpose and progress.