Veriforce

SaaS platform for contractor risk management

Health & Safety SSIP Scheme Assessor

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Full-timeCardiff, UKNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

A NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) or equivalent qualification is essential.
Be eligible for or working towards membership of a relevant professional body, such as TechIOSH.
Have a minimum of 2 years of UK Health & Safety experience in construction, engineering, manufacturing, facilities management, utilities, or another workplace environment.
Have a good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
Have experience reviewing compliance, conducting inspections, carrying out assessments, or supporting Health & Safety activities.
Have strong written and verbal communication skills to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
Have an analytical mindset and be able to review information, identify risks, and draw well-reasoned conclusions.
Have high attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
Be able to prioritise a varied workload and work towards deadlines and targets.
Have a customer-focused, collaborative, and professional approach.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed, desk-based audits of contractors’ Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) management systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with nationally recognised legal and industry standards.
Apply professional judgement to assess documentation submitted by contractors, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and fairness in outcomes; findings contribute to a national compliance database accessed by buyers across the UK.
Engage with contractors throughout the audit process, providing clear, constructive feedback on non-conformances and guiding them toward compliance without compromising audit integrity.
Meet defined key performance indicators (KPIs) and productivity targets while maintaining quality and attention to detail in each assessment.
Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, from Directors and Heads of Safety in large corporates to small and medium-sized enterprises, offering expert advice and building strong working relationships.
Advise on legal requirements, interpret legislation, and recommend updates to help shape the technical content of the assessment scheme and maintain its relevance and compliance.
Share best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives across internal systems, documentation, and processes.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of environmental legislation and management systems.
Understanding of CDM Regulations or experience working within construction environments.
Previous auditing experience; full training will be provided.

At Veriforce, our mission is simple yet powerful: to help bring workers home safe from high-hazard jobs. We deliver supply chain risk management technology and expert services that reduce risk, improve ESG performance, and protect workers, worksites, and businesses. With over 30 years’ experience, CHAS is the trusted health and safety certification specialist for construction and the public sector.

Originally founded by Merton Council, we help contractors pre-qualify for projects and give clients easy access to over 30,000 compliant contractors. We set the standard for excellence. Our audits align with major legislation and recognised standards, making compliance simple.

We're looking for a motivated Health & Safety professional with a NEBOSH General Certificate (Level 3) or equivalent to join our team as an SSIP Scheme Assessor. In this role, you'll review and assess contractor submissions against nationally recognised health, safety and compliance standards.

In this role, you'll carry out high-quality desktop assessments, providing clear guidance to contractors while maintaining the consistency and integrity of the CHAS accreditation process.

Deliver high-quality audits: Conduct detailed, desk-based audits of contractors’ Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) management systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring alignment with nationally recognised legal and industry standards.
Maintain audit integrity: Apply your professional judgement to assess documentation submitted by contractors, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and fairness in outcomes. Your findings contribute to a national compliance database accessed by buyers across the UK.
Support contractor success: Proactively engage with contractors throughout the audit process, providing clear, constructive feedback on non-conformance's and helping guide them toward compliance - without compromising audit integrity.
Work to targets: Operate in a performance-focused environment, meeting defined KPIs and productivity targets while maintaining quality and attention to detail in every assessment.
Stakeholder engagement: Liaise with stakeholders at all levels, from Directors and Heads of Safety in large corporates to SMEs, offering expert advice and building strong working relationships.
Contribute to assessment standards: Help shape the technical content of the assessment scheme by advising on legal requirements, interpreting legislation, and recommending updates to ensure continued relevance and compliance.
Improve internal practices: Share best practices and support continuous improvement initiatives across internal systems, documentation, and processes - helping the organisation evolve and stay ahead of industry expectations.

NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification) is essential.
Eligible for or working towards membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. TechIOSH)
Minimum 2 years' UK Health & Safety experience gained within construction, engineering, manufacturing, facilities management, utilities, or another workplace environment
Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice
Knowledge of environmental legislation and management systems desirable
Understanding of CDM Regulations or experience working within construction environments is advantageous
Experience reviewing compliance, conducting inspections, carrying out assessments, or supporting Health & Safety activities
Previous auditing experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
Analytical mindset with the ability to review information, identify risks, and draw well-reasoned conclusions
High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
Able to prioritise a varied workload and work towards deadlines and targets
Customer-focused approach with a collaborative and professional attitude

About the Company

Veriforce

SaaS platform for contractor risk management

Veriforce provides a subscription-based SaaS platform for managing supply chain risk and contractor compliance in high-hazard industries. Its VeriforceONE product centralizes the contractor lifecycle—from onboarding and prequalification to safety training, worksite access control, and ongoing compliance monitoring—using real-time data and predictive analytics to reduce risk. The company differentiates itself with a global network of over 1,300 hiring clients and 90,000+ contractors across 140+ countries, plus an integrated suite that includes operator qualifications (OQ) training and qualification management built into one platform and a history of strategic acquisitions. Its goal is to help organizations meet regulatory and client requirements, ensure contractor safety, and minimize third-party risk through end-to-end visibility and controls across the contractor ecosystem.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: The Woodlands, TX
Founded: 2001

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