Risk & Safety Advisor

Job Description

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Our Client:Our client is a North East operational business, headquartered near Newcastle, with a very strong focus on safe, efficient working practices across its multiple operational activities. They are continuing to invest in their people and I am very pleased to be supporting them in their search for an Operational Risk & Safety Advisor role, which is a newly created role to strengthen their approach to operational risk.The Role:This is a newly created operational risk position, focused on practical risk assessment and advisory support, rather than ownership of management systems or ISO frameworks.Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will:

• Carry out operational risk assessments across equipment, processes and working practices
• Review and improve method statements and critical safety documentation
• Support investigations into incidents, near misses or failures, including root cause analysis
• Engage directly with operational teams to ensure risk controls are understood and applied

The role involves planned multi-site engagement and offers some great flexibility, with full-time or 3–4 days per week considered. xwzovoh About You:You will be a practical, approachable risk focussed professional with experience in operational or engineering-led environments.You will bring:

• Strong experience producing and reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Exposure to investigations and incident reviews across assets and equipment
• Strong engagement and communication skills
• Experience of workshops or maintenance environments is helpful but not essential — broader operational experience is equally relevant
• Hold a full UK driving license