Hunter Adams are delighted to be supporting our client, the National Trust for Scotland with sourcing a part time Health and Safety Advisor to support on a FTC basis for up to 12 months.

Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, you’ll be the first point of contact for property teams across your portfolio. Working closely with regional and operational managers, you’ll help embed a positive, people-centred safety culture and ensure health and safety informs everyday planning and decisions.

The role

• Providing practical, timely and proportionate health and safety advice to property teams.
• Conducting audits, producing clear reports and supporting teams to deliver improvement plans.
• Investigating accidents and near misses, identifying root causes and measures to prevent recurrence.
• Monitoring emerging risks and contributing to policies, guidance and risk management.
• Identifying training needs and delivering relevant health and safety training.
• Building strong working relationships across the region, supporting continuous improvement.

We are looking for:

• A NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as IOSH or IIRSM, with evidence of continuing professional development.
• Experience of health and safety audits, visitor safety risk assessments and accident investigations.
• A broad understanding of health and safety within a heritage environment.
• Fire Risk Assessor training, or a commitment to achieving this within six months.
• A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel regularly across the region.