Health and Safety Technical Consultant

Job Description

Health and Safety Technical Consultant
Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: Up to £43,000 based on experience + Benefits

Are you a detail-oriented health and safety professional with a knack for technical writing and a strong grasp of legislation? Irwin and Colton are partnering with the industry's leading health and safety consultancy to find a Health and Safety Technical Consultant to join their team. You will be part of a specialist content team responsible for keeping all health and safety materials accurate, engaging, and aligned with the latest legal requirements. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping clear, compliant guidance for both clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities for the Health and Safety Technical Consultant will include:

1. Proactively maintain, review, and update health & safety guidance documents, ensuring alignment with the latest UK legislation and industry's best practices.
2. Research emerging H&S topics and legislative changes to create high-quality technical content, including newsletters, articles, editorials, and client updates.
3. Act as a subject matter expert for internal teams, offering guidance on sector-specific issues and supporting the use and development of the client-facing online platform.
4. Deliver remote IOSH courses and internal training sessions for advice and sales teams.

Qualifications

The successful Health and Safety Technical Consultant will have:

1. NEBOSH Diploma is required; Chartered IOSH is preferred (there is support to gain Chartered status if not already achieved).
2. Background across various industries is a bonus, but not essential.
3. Experience in translating legislation into reader-friendly content is advantageous.
4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

For more information on this opportunity or to discuss your next career move, contact Rachel Kennedy on +44(0) (phone number removed) or apply here.

Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England. We recruit across the UK for all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director to Health and Safety Advisor positions.

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