Regional EHS Advisor (West of England & Wales)

VetPartners

3d • $35,000 - $40,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Regional Environment Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor plays a vital role in supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of VetPartners’ Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy. You will work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams across your region to promote a positive safety culture, provide expert advice, and ensure compliance with legal and organisational standards. A person based in the West Midlands - Shropshire / Worcestershire, might be ideal for minimising travel in the role. This is a full-time, Maternity cover role.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly to senior leaders and engage constructively with practice teams.
• Highly organised and data-literate, with the ability to maintain accurate records and translate raw data into meaningful reports.
• Proactive, with the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.
• A team player who recognises how their work contributes to the overall success of the business.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays as required to meet business needs.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• Proven, hands-on experience in a health and safety advisory or auditing role.
• Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and its practical application.

Nice To Haves

• NEBOSH Diploma / CertIOSH membership.
• Formal fire safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Certificate).
• Experience within healthcare, veterinary, or a multi-site organisation.
• Experience in policy writing and developing risk assessment frameworks.
• Experience with data analysis or business intelligence tools (e.g., Excel, PowerBI).

Responsibilities

• Lead regional audit programmes – Plan and execute site audits, producing reports with clear corrective actions and tracking progress to closure.
• Analyse & report on compliance data – Turn audit findings and incident trends into monthly reports for senior leaders, highlighting key risks.
• Act as primary EH&S advisor – Provide practical, legally compliant guidance to practices, managing the central EH&S inbox.
• Drive technical projects – Develop policies, risk assessments, and Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) for high-risk tasks.
• Conduct incident investigations – Lead root cause analysis and produce formal reports to prevent recurrence.
• Deliver & design training – Create engaging EH&S content for online and in-person delivery across the business.
• Support fire safety compliance – Review Fire Risk Assessments and assess general fire safety provisions during site visits, flagging issues to the Senior Fire Safety Advisor.
• Mentor & quality assure – Guide junior team members, peer-review audit reports, and support new practice onboarding.

Benefits

• Salary £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Mon – Fri, a field-based role with regular travel to practices within the region.
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Westfield Health - a health cash plan that can help you budget for your everyday health needs, and give discounts with supermarkets and other retailers
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
• £250 CPD allowance per annum
• Discount for up to 3 of your pets at your local VetPartners practice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED