Group Health & Safety Advisor

Position: Group Health & Safety Advisor Contract Type: Temporary, Part Time

Working Pattern: Monday & Tuesday 8.30am-4.30pm (flexibility may be required to meet operational needs Pay: £21 per hour (PAYE) + Holiday Pay + Benefits Location: Hackney, London

Adecco Romford & London East are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a safe, compliant, and positive environment for students, staff, and visitors across a College Group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional who enjoys a varied role, providing practical advice, conducting assessments, delivering training, and promoting a strong health and safety culture within an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities

Provide health and safety advice and guidance to managers and staff across the College Carry out and review a range of risk assessments, including workplace, DSE, COSHH, pregnancy, and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) Conduct inspections and audits of classrooms, workshops, communal areas, and higher-risk environments Deliver health and safety inductions and training, including risk assessment awareness, PEEPs, and basic fire safety Support the planning and monitoring of fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures Investigate accidents and incidents, identifying corrective actions and supporting continuous improvement Audit first aid facilities, AEDs, and emergency equipment, ensuring compliance and readiness Support workplace inspections for apprenticeships, work experience placements, and external sites

To be successful in this role, you will have:

NEBOSH National General Certificate (or equivalent qualification) Previous experience in a Health & Safety Advisor position, ideally within an educational or public sector environment Strong knowledge of current UK health and safety legislation and HSE requirements Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office 365, Word, and Excel

If you are a proactive Health & Safety professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Claire or Hannah at Adecco Romford & London East ASAP!

Why work with Adecco:

• Annual leave entitlement
• Perks at work - discount vouchers and points to spend
• Support program with 24/7 helpline
• Eye care vouchers
• Competitive pension scheme

An Enhanced DBS is essential for the role. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A registered Enhanced DBS check is advantageous, or you must be happy to have one processed at a cost.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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