Ahead Start Consulting
Health, Safety and Fire Professional
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Health, Safety & Fire Advisor
Location: Home-based with travel to client sites as required (mostly London and surrounds).
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience.
Contract: Full-time (flexible working arrangements available).
Join a consultancy where relationships matter and are valued.
Ahead Start Consulting has been helping organisations navigate health & safety, fire safety, and building safety challenges since 2003. We work with clients across a wide range of sectors, providing straightforward advice, practical solutions, and ongoing support that genuinely adds value.
We're looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Fire Advisor to join our growing team. This role would suit someone who enjoys working directly with clients, values professional autonomy, and takes pride in delivering sensible, proportionate advice rather than simply ticking compliance boxes – think more out of the box than ticking boxes!
About Us
One of the things we're most proud of is the quality of our client relationships. Many of our clients have been with us for years. In fact, several have taken us with them when they've moved organisations because they trust our approach and value the support we provide. We work with genuinely lovely people and organisations that see us as part of their team rather than an external supplier.
We also believe that great work doesn't require sitting in an office five days a week. Our team works flexibly from home, coming together when needed and spending time where it matters most — supporting clients.
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The Role
As a Health, Safety & Fire Advisor, you'll support a varied portfolio of clients, including residential, retail and offices, helping them manage risk, improve compliance, and create safer workplaces.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out health & safety and fire safety audits
- Undertaking workplace risk assessments
- Preparing and reviewing policies, procedures, and management systems
- Providing practical, clear advice on legal compliance and best practice
- Supporting clients with contractor management and accreditation requirements
- Delivering training and toolbox talks where required
- Producing professional reports with realistic, achievable recommendations
- Building strong client relationships and acting as a trusted advisor
- Supporting the implementation, maintenance, and auditing of ISO 45001 management systems
About You
We're looking for someone who gets excited by a challenge, and combines technical competence with a friendly, pragmatic approach.
You'll be comfortable working independently, managing your own diary, and building lasting relationships with clients and your fellow ASC mates.
Essential
- Formal qualifications in Health and Safety and Fire
- Experience in a health & safety advisory or consultancy role
- Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and its practical application
- Experience carrying out audits and risk assessments
- Excellent communication and report-writing skills
- Full UK driving licence
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Desirable
- ISO 45001 implementation or auditing experience
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent
- IOSH membership
- 3rd party accredited for Fire Risk Assessment
- Experience in residential fire risk assessments
- Fire risk assessment experience
- Internal or Lead Auditor qualification
- Consultancy experience
What We Offer
- Flexible home-based working, planning own diary
- A supportive and experienced team environment
- A varied role with a wide range of clients and sectors
- Professional development opportunities
- A high degree of autonomy and trust
- Long-standing client relationships built on respect and partnership
- The chance to make a real difference to the organisations you support
Why Join Ahead Start Consulting?
We're not a volume consultancy driven by unrealistic targets. We are a close-knit team that values professionalism, common sense, and doing the right thing for our clients. We take pride in the long-term relationships we've built and in the reputation we've earned for providing practical, straightforward advice that clients can rely on.
If you're looking for a role where you'll be trusted, supported, and given the freedom to do what you do best, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering email outlining your experience and suitability for the position to paula@aheadstartconsulting.com.
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