Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Advisor

Job Introduction

Strengthening our interactive health and safety culture and supporting our development of environmental initiatives we are seeking a dynamic HSE Advisor for Colchester Garrison.

Providing our colleagues, key stakeholders and client with expert advice and support in mitigating risks and guiding change, you’ll gain great satisfaction from seeing the work you do benefit the lives of others. You’ll also receive the sort of rewards and recognition you’d expect from one of the world’s largest employers

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

We’re proud that our work has a significant bearing on morale, retention and recruitment.

Role Responsibility

• Lead, develop, manage and encourage colleagues across the business in all aspects of Sodexo’s safety culture
• Provide active, pro-active as well as reactive support in the initiation and monitoring of HSE best practices
• Assist and coach line managers with their responsibilities to take appropriate action in applying controls for potentially hazardous situations or unsafe conditions.
• Oversee the application of effective safe systems of work, and proportionate risk assessments,  for managers and contractors
• Bring to life monthly and quarterly reports to key stakeholders
• Support in the management, control and advice for all matters relating to safety, health, environment and fire (SHEF)
• Support staff in compliance with the contract requirements predominantly within the Colchester PFI but also in support of regional contracts
• Promote active monitoring and participation.
• Embrace the principles of Collaborative Business Relationships (BS11000), in line with Sodexo’s vision and values
• Continual development and improvement for SHEF, resulting in improved services and reduced cost •Developing and managing local client and customer relationships and maintaining strong business relationships
• Maintain visibility and open approach for all Sodexo employees.
• First line support to the QHSE manager as required in all matters relating to our integrated quality assurance

*please see attached job description below

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven recent experience in health, safety and risk environment with audit skills
• A practical approach to health and safety and experience operating within a Hard (Technical Services) and soft FM environment
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or NVQ level 4
• NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (desirable)
• CIEH Intermediate certificate in Food Safety or level 3 equivalent
• CIEH Advance certificate highly desirable
• Detailed knowledge of current health and safety legislation and regulations
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels/rank
• Engaging manner with effective coaching and influencing skills
• Good level of IT skills including experience with MS Office, including word, excel, powerpoint and outlook
• Ability to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to prioritise work with good organisational skills, able to work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
• Able to use own initiative  and be resourceful
• Familiarity with the application and expectations of an integrated management system.
• 9001 Lead auditor and / or 14001 lead environmental auditor, or 18001 lead auditor or experience

Package Description

Competitive salary of £30,000-£32,000 plus benefits including bonus, pension, very popular group discount schemes, option to buy additional flexible benefits such as holidays, healthcare etc

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.