Health & Safety Specialist

<p>Are you an experienced Health & Safety professional looking for your next challenge? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing business in Darlington seeking a proactive and hands-on Health & Safety Advisor to join their busy team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is your chance to take ownership of your role, work directly with clients, and make a real impact.</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide practical health and safety advice and support to a range of clients</li><li>Develop, review, and maintain policies, risk assessments, method statements, and other key documents</li><li>Conduct audits, investigations, and implement action plans to resolve issues</li><li>Support clients with accreditations such as CHAS, ROSPA, Safe Contractor</li><li>Engage with new clients and contribute to business development; sales experience or a willingness to sell is essential</li><li>Maintain client records in CRM systems and ensure proactive account management</li></ul><p><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></p><p><strong>Essential:</strong></p><ul><li>NEBOSH General Certificate</li><li>Minimum 3 years' relevant Health & Safety experience</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint</li><li>Clean, full UK driving licence</li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li>NEBOSH Fire Certificate or Construction Certificate</li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing environment</li></ul><p><strong>Skills & Attributes:</strong></p><ul><li>Able to work independently while managing your own workload</li><li>Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive</li><li>Flexible and adaptable with the ability to meet tight deadlines</li><li>Professional, approachable, and able to build strong client relationships</li></ul><p><strong>Role Details:</strong></p><ul><li>Location: Darlington (with some travel in the North East)</li><li>Hours: Up to 40 per week, Monday to Friday</li><li>Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum</li><li>Holiday: 28 days per year including bank holidays</li><li>3-month probation</li><li>Must have the right to work in the UK</li></ul><p></p><p>This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Health & Safety professional who enjoys variety, client engagement, and being trusted to deliver results. Apply today to take the next step in your career!</p><p></p><p></p><p></p>

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