HSE Advisor
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1750232/157754
- Location: No fixed place of work
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £40,000- £45,000
- Closing date: 04 June 2026
About the role
- 40 hours per week
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Sodexo rewards and benefits
Job Introduction
We are looking for a proactive and knowledgeable QHSE Advisor to support operational teams in delivering high standards of health, safety, food safety, environmental, and quality compliance across the contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional who enjoys working closely with site teams, driving a positive safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
What you’ll do
- Provide day to day HSE advice and guidance to operational teams
- Act as the point of contact for accidents and incidents, supporting investigations and reporting processes
- Conduct site inspections and audits, including SMS checklist reviews for Health & Safety and Food Safety
- Support teams with risk assessments and deliver risk assessment training
- Assist with legislative and contractual compliance activities
- Support the delivery and monitoring of Zero Harm Mindset training for new starters
- Assist with HSE inductions for Heads of Department
- Manage waste compliance processes and liaise with waste providers and site teams
- Monitor defective infrastructure and equipment, ensuring issues are escalated and managed appropriately
- Support food safety compliance, including agency chef onboarding and evidence collection for Food Hygiene certification
- Assist with contractor management and HSE compliance
- Review accident and incident investigations and ensure timely reporting through Salus systems
- Act as a Superuser for SMS/Salus and waste systems, producing monthly reports and trend analysis
- Prepare QHSE communications including safety alerts, quick shares, and seasonal campaigns
- Support the QHSE Manager with initiatives focused on HSE, sustainability, and wellbeing
- Communicate updates to QHSE policies, processes, and legislation
- Support environmental and sustainability objectives across the contract
What you bring:
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate
- IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
- Food Safety Level 3 qualification
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- Excellent relationship building skills with stakeholders at all levels
- Problem solving skills with a proactive and solutions focused approach
- Full clean driving licence
Desirable
- Previous experience in a QHSE advisory role
- Experience within food safety environments
- NEBOSH Fire Safety Management qualification
What we offer:
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; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
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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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