Health & Safety Advisor
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £46,160.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £46,160 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, E14 4PU |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4743718_1766399070 |
Summary
Your New Company
The Medicines and Healthcare products RegulatoryAgency (MHRA) plays a vital role in enhancing and improving the health ofmillions of people through the effective regulation of medicines and medicaldevices. The Agency is committed to science, research, and innovation,delivering public health impact and world-leading research through itsambitious Science Strategy.
Your New Role
As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will help promotea positive health and safety culture across the Agency. Based in South Mimmswith optional travel to London Canary Wharf, you'll provide expert advice andguidance to managers and staff, ensuring compliance with health and safetylegislation and best practice. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering inductions and training on DSE, manual handling, risk assessments, and laboratory safety.
- Supporting health and safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Advising on risk assessments, policies, and project planning to maintain a safe working environment.
- Managing a portfolio of health and safety projects and providing support for H&S software systems.
What You'll Need to Succeed
- NEBOSH Certificate Level 3 (Level 6 diploma preferred)
- Experience in audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
- Strong communication skills to convey technical H&S information effectively to staff on-site.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Oracle, and Health and Safety software.
- Ability to work collaboratively and make effective decisions to anticipate and mitigate risks.
What You'll Get in Return
- A competitive salary at SEO pay grade.
- 37-hour working week (excluding meal breaks).
- Opportunities to work on diverse projects within a leading regulatory agency.
- A supportive environment that values learning, innovation, and collaboration.
- Civil Service benefits, including pension and generous annual leave.
- Support for professional qualifications and development
What you need to do now
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