Health & Safety Manager – Schools & Universities
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/736016/157997
- Location: No fixed place of work
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: up to £50,000 DOE
- Closing date: 14 June 2026
About the role
Health & Safety Manager – Schools & Universities
Location:
Home-based / No Fixed Location (Travel Required)
Salary:
Up to £50,000 DOE + £1,300 Flexible Benefits + Company Car/Allowance + 5% Bonus
Make a Meaningful Impact
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone and build a better life for all. Within our Schools & Universities segment, this means creating safe, high-quality environments where students and communities can thrive.
We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to help us deliver this ambition. This is a highly influential, role where you will work in partnership with operational teams to drive a strong, proactive safety culture, with a particular focus on food safety excellence.
About the Role
As a subject matter expert in food safety, you will lead the development and implementation of engaging, forward-thinking safety initiatives across our Schools & Universities portfolio.
You will:
- Lead food safety strategy, with a focus on allergen management, compliance, and due diligence
- Take ownership of food safety incident management, ensuring robust investigation, reporting, and learning
- Support operational teams to meet and exceed legislative and internal safety standards
- Drive engagement and continuous improvement through training, communication, and collaboration
- Analyse safety data and trends to identify risk and inform proactive interventions
- Build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels, including external partners
- Undertake regular travel to sites, providing hands-on support, guidance, and assurance
This role offers the opportunity to influence at scale and contribute to a culture where safety is embedded in everything we do.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a credible and collaborative professional who can engage and influence across a diverse organisation.
You will bring:
- Level 4 Food Safety qualification (essential)
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
- Experience in food safety within catering, hospitality, or contract services environments
- Strong knowledge of UK food safety legislation and compliance frameworks
- Experience of incident investigation and driving corrective actions
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong analytical and IT capability, including Excel
You must be comfortable with some travel and working across multiple locations, often responding to operational priorities.
Why Join Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you, acts with purpose, and supports your development.
We offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
- Company car or car allowance
- Flexible benefits package
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development
- A collaborative and values-driven working environment
Inclusion at Sodexo
At Sodexo, we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
We believe that diverse perspectives drive better decisions, stronger performance, and more innovative solutions. We actively support inclusion through our policies, employee networks, and ongoing commitment to equity and fairness.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Health & Safety professional with strong food safety expertise and are motivated to make a positive difference, we would like to hear from you.
Please note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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