Health & Safety Professional

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Nephos Technologies specialises in solving complex data problems for large customers, supporting organisations to unlock hidden value of data in a modern digital world. We are a small company committed to innovation, integrity and independence.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced health and safety professional to develop, implement and maintain a health and safety strategy across the company’s three data centres (Corsham, Slough and Farnborough), London office and home‑working arrangements. The role is a hands‑on, contractor position, reported to the Chief of Staff, and offers a day rate of £250–£300 per day depending on experience. Initial workload will be around two days per week, reducing over time once frameworks are in place.

Role responsibilities

• Embed a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and best practice.
• Implement a comprehensive health and safety framework, including policies, procedures, and systems.
• Work with the company’s health and safety advisor (Peninsula) to create and maintain policies and procedures.
• Arrange annual site audits from Peninsula and implement the required actions.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement effective control measures.
• Design and deliver engaging health and safety training and communications, including induction programmes.
• Prepare regular reports for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Support employees in data centres and at the office with practical guidance on health and safety matters.
• Identify and source effective PPE.
• Oversee investigation of incidents and near‑misses, ensuring lessons learned and preventive measures are implemented.
• Collaborate with internal teams to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Technical skills / experience

• Proven senior role experience in health and safety across data centres, office and home‑working environments.
• Experience conducting risk assessments and implementing solutions.
• A recognised health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH).
• Chartered membership of IOSH or equivalent accreditation.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and best practices.

Personal skills / attributes

• Legally authorised to work in the UK.
• Able to travel to the London office (Paddington) and the three data centres.
• Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills to influence senior leadership, managers and employees.
• Solution‑focused mindset and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Hands‑on implementation approach.
• Can‑do attitude and willingness to roll up sleeves to complete tasks.

Inclusion and diversity are paramount to us here at Nephos. All applicants are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of any protected characteristic. If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during your application process, please do not hesitate to contact us.

For this role on this occasion, we are not working with external recruitment consultants.

CVs will be reviewed in January 2026.

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