Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety specialist to join our Office Services team. This role will develop, supervise, and coordinate related aspects of the department and organisation's Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management Systems, ensuring and monitoring compliance with legislation, while promoting Environmental, Health and Safety across the organisation. The HCPC is located in Kennington, this role will be office-based.

This is a great opportunity to join an organisation focused on protecting the public through effective regulation. As a key part of our internal team at HCPC, you will be responsible for developing and managing robust environmental, health and safety policies and practices within our organisation.

About the role

This role supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HCPC's Environmental and Health & Safety Management Systems, with a particular emphasis on environmental compliance, sustainability, and ISO 14001 alignment. The post-holder will contribute to risk assessments, audits, training, legal registers, and strategic environmental initiatives while maintaining a safe and healthy working environment for all HCPC staff, visitors, and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and update the organisation's Environmental Management System (EMS) in line with ISO 14001 and applicable UK environmental legislation.
• Lead or support environmental audits, waste and recycling initiatives, carbon reporting, water and energy usage monitoring, and sustainable procurement practices.
• Develop and maintain the environmental aspects and impacts register.
• Monitor contractor compliance with environmental controls (e.g. waste disposal, COSHH, emissions).
• Manage environmental incident investigations and reporting.
• Support the development, review, and communication of Health and Safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Assist in the delivery of inductions, toolbox talks, and compliance training (e.g. DSE, lone working, fire safety).
• Contribute to accident and incident investigations using root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support the EHS Manager with site inspections, audits, emergency drills, and statutory compliance (e.g. RIDDOR, PUWER, COSHH).
• Maintain safety records and contribute to EHS metrics, dashboards, and Service Desk reporting tools.
• Provide EHS input to projects, contracts, and procurement when required.

Candidates Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Health and Safety, or related discipline.
• NEBOSH Environmental Certificate and NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards).
• Demonstrable experience in an Environmental or combined EHS role.
  • Knowledge of ISO 14001 and UK environmental legislation (e.g. waste, energy, hazardous materials, water).
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and frameworks (e.g. HASAWA 1974, COSHH, RIDDOR).
• Strong analytical, reporting, and audit skills.
• Effective communication skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital safety tools.

To view the full Job Description, please visit our HCPC Careers Page. To be considered for this role, kindly submit your application through the same page.

Location: This role is office based at our office in Kennington, London

Closing Date: Friday, 07 November 2025 (All vacancies will close at 1pm)

Interview Date: Week commencing 17 November 2025.

HCPC's vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We are a Disability Confident employer and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the HCPC. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to ensure the recruitment process is inclusive and barrier-free and will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you would like to have a confidential discussion on how we can support you, please contact - .

Our values underpin what we do and how we do it, to help us operate to high standards and effectively as a regulator and employer. In addition to the core competencies for this role, we will also assess you against our values during the selection process: Please refer to the HCPC Values and Behavioural Framework.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,000.00-£41,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person