Health & Safety Advisor

About the role

MERJE Ltd is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to support its extensive property portfolio across the UK. Reporting to the Director of Health & Safety, you will help maintain and improve the company’s Health & Safety Management Systems, promote a proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance with legislation and best‑practice standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide professional health and safety advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Conduct inspections, audits and compliance reviews across multiple sites.
• Support development, implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Coordinate internal audit programmes and risk‑management activities.
• Produce risk assessments, Risk and Control Matrices (RACMs) and process‑mapping documentation.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near‑misses and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Maintain RIDDOR reporting and accurate incident records.
• Monitor compliance data, prepare reports for senior management and committees.
• Assist with the review and development of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Deliver health and safety training, awareness programmes and DSE assessments.
• Facilitate health and safety meetings and contribute to continuous‑improvement projects.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Health & Safety Advisor, Coordinator or similar role.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety Management Systems and UK legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Desirable: NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint