Health & Safety Consultant

HSE Consultant Inside IR35
North West London | Inside IR35 (PAYE via umbrella)
Day rate: £500–£600 Inside IR35
Contract length 3-6 month
Full-time (3-5 days a week at least)

Overview
The client is seeking an experienced HSE consultant for a senior, business-critical role. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will act as the lead HSE subject matter expert, combining strategic oversight with a hands-on approach to drive safety performance and culture across the organisation.
This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact, influence senior stakeholders, and embed a positive, proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead HSE across two London manufacturing sites and a Farringdon office (c.260 employees)
- Act as the most senior HSE professional within the business
- Partner with leadership to drive and improve safety culture
- Engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Support sustainability initiatives alongside core EHS responsibilities

Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Proven HSE management experience within manufacturing (ideally food & drink, paper, or packaging)
- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
- Strong track record of improving safety culture
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Personal Attributes
- Confident, credible communicator with strong presence
- Hands-on, practical, and solutions-focused
- Able to engage and influence at all levels
- Collaborative, approachable, and down-to-earth
- Self-motivated with a proactive mindset
- Passionate about driving a positive safety culture