Health and Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor - £200 per day Umbrella

Initial 4/5 days per week / 3 months+

Location: Sevenoaks

Start: ASAP

A current Enhanced DBS with barred lists (or update service), is essential for this position

Our client, a school in Sevenoaks is seeking a proactive, hands-on Health & Safety Advisor for a short, focused temporary assignment. We are looking for someone who can quickly get onsite, assess current practices, and drive practical improvements that make a measurable difference to safety across the school.

This role is ideal for someone who prefers being active on the ground, solving problems directly, and delivering visible improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough, hands-on safety inspections across all school buildings and outdoor areas
• Identify issues and implement immediate, practical safety solutions
• Update and refine risk assessments based on real site observations
• Lead accident investigations ensuring corrective and preventative actions are followed through
• Check and help improve fire alarms, equipment, signage, and evacuation routes
• Provide on-the-spot coaching to staff to strengthen safe working practices
• Monitor contractors on site to ensure safe and compliant working
• Organise and streamline Health & Safety documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Offer timely advice where urgent safety decisions or actions are needed
• Support the development of a positive and proactive safety culture across the school

Requirements

• NEBOSH (or equivalent qualification)
• Strong, practical Health & Safety experience in hands-on environments
• Confidence in leading and delivering practical improvements
• Strong communication, coaching and organisation skills
• Enhanced DBS (with barred lists)