Health and Safety Advisor Job at Immediate Media Co (London)

Health and Safety Advisor

Immediate Media Co

Location:
United Kingdom , London

Category:
Human Resources

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

40000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

As the Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of health and safety across office environments and content creation activities, including filming within the office and on external locations. A core focus of the role is to simplify and digitise operational health and safety processes, particularly by streamlining risk assessments (including DSE assessments) and developing an accessible online health and safety portal that enables staff to confidently plan, assess, and deliver work safely. The role acts as a hands-on, trusted advisor to teams, ensuring legal compliance while supporting fast-paced, creative activity through practical, proportionate risk management.

Job Responsibility:

Act as the organisation’s primary operational health and safety lead, providing clear, pragmatic advice to staff and managers
Manage health and safety arrangements across all office locations, ensuring safe working environments for staff, visitors, and contractors
Ensure compliance with all relevant UK health, safety, and fire safety legislation, including Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations, applying a risk-based and proportionate approach
Oversee health and safety aspects of contractor and supplier management, including RAMS review and on-site monitoring
Work closely with Facilities to ensure statutory inspections, fire safety arrangements, and building compliance are maintained
Provide health and safety input into office changes, refurbishments, and workplace projects
Lead health and safety planning for filming and content creation activities, both within live office environments and on external locations
Create, review, and approve filming-specific risk assessments and method statements
Attend pre-production meetings and location recces where required to identify hazards and agree practical control measures
Support safe setup and strike of filming equipment in office environments, ensuring business continuity and emergency access are maintained
Lead the redesign and simplification of risk assessment processes, ensuring they are clear, usable, and fit for purpose
Develop and maintain standardised risk assessment templates for office activities and common filming scenarios
Design, implement, and manage an online health and safety portal for staff
Act as system owner for health and safety platforms, ensuring data accuracy and continuous improvement
Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, and near misses, ensuring lessons learned are captured and actions implemented
Ensure RIDDOR reporting requirements are met where applicable
Analyse trends in incidents, near misses, and sickness absence to inform preventative action
Maintain accurate records and provide clear reporting to management
Develop and coordinate health and safety training relevant to office working and filming activities
Deliver practical briefings and guidance to staff, freelancers, and managers
Support and coordinate Fire Marshals, First Aiders, and safety representatives
Promote a positive, enabling health and safety culture that supports creativity and productivity

Requirements:

Proven experience in an operational health and safety role, ideally within a media, creative, or office-based environment
Strong experience producing clear, practical risk assessments, including for filming or non-routine activities
Ability to simplify processes and create user-friendly safety systems
Confident communicator, able to work effectively with creative and non-technical teams
Highly organised, with strong attention to detail
In-depth knowledge of UK Health & Safety and Fire Safety legislation
Understanding of office-based risks and filming/content production hazards
Working knowledge of contractor control and safe systems of work
Experience developing and embedding health and safety management systems
Ability to streamline or digitise risk assessment or compliance processes
Experience supporting filming, events, or non-routine activities
Incident investigation and audit/inspection activity experience
Willingness to attend filming locations and work flexibly when required
Commitment to continuous professional development
NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent) – Essential

What we offer:

A relaxed working environment with regular socials including a summer festival
Supportive well-being initiatives and benefits, talks & workshops, and Mental Health First aiders & Champions
25 days holiday plus a day for your birthday
Tailored training and development through both our inhouse learning platform and LinkedIn Learning
A progressive and transparent culture focused on your development
Flexible / hybrid working plus early finish Fridays
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced Family Policies including paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave
Competitive pension plans and Life Assurance
A newly renovated modern office with lots of collaborative spaces

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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