Health and Safety Advisor

Permanent
Location: London
Hours: Full time, 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday
Pay: £40,000 per annum.

Wilson James is a leading provider of security, logistics and aviation services, with over 5,000 employees across the UK. We are trusted by some of the world's most respected brands to deliver innovative, high-quality services that keep people, property, and operations safe.

We are now seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join our Security Division, playing a vital role in strengthening our safety culture, governance, and performance across diverse contracts and environments.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Health & Safety Advisor (Security), you will support the Division as a whole, including assisting with new contract mobilisations and delivering safety training to the workforce. You will be instrumental in driving compliance, promoting safety leadership, and ensuring best practice across our operations.

As a Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Monitor and ensure H&S compliance across the Security Division, meeting KPIs and client standards.
• Develop and audit safe systems of work and conduct safety inspections and site-based audits.
• Lead and assist in incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Champion a positive safety culture through briefings, campaigns, and local engagement.
• Deliver safety training and support contract mobilisation processes.
• Liaise with client safety representatives, attending meetings, tours, and forums.
• Maintain accurate monitoring and reporting records using Notify and client safety platforms.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute to safety transformation initiatives

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 22 days.
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme. 
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.  
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents. 
• Financial support 
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Progression opportunities – many of our team go on to senior and site management roles
• A welcoming, respectful team culture
• Cycle to Work scheme

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Strong technical knowledge of health and safety compliance and governance.
• Proven ability to conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Skilled communicator with strong report writing and IT proficiency.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
• Experience using digitalised safety platforms.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the Security industry.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Trainer/Assessor (Level 3) certificate.
• SIA Licence (DS or SO).

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James' commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability 

Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications

Internal Applicants
At Wilson James, we support career growth and offer internal mobility to help employees explore new roles and advance within the company. Committed to promoting from within, we provide clear career pathways and continuous skill development. Unlock your potential by applying for exciting internal opportunities and new challenges.