HSEQ Audit Manager

We’re recruiting a UK & Ireland HSEQ Audit Manager to strengthen how we manage health, people safety, food safety, environmental performance, and quality across our operations. The role involves regular site travel—at least three days each week—with occasional overnight stays.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

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Main Responsibilities

• Audit Sodexo’s operational activities against legislative requirements and Company health and people safety, food safety, and quality policies and standards to both areas of good practice and areas of nonconformity
• Assist the UK&I Quality Manager in the development and management of the compliance audit process but moreover execute that process to provide an accurate and prompt assessment of compliance, capability, and delivery with the operational (and functional) areas of the business
• As part of that design and management aspect, the post holder will take a holistic cross-Segment view of the operations within their geographical or Segment area and working with the UK&I Quality Manager and the Segment Heads of HSEQ to agree the risk-based auditing approach
• Plan and advise on risk using evidence-based findings to reduce risk to the business
• Utilise available data sources to make risk-based decisions enabling the post holder to manage identified risks appropriately
• Sample review accidents and incidents to verify the quality of the report and ensure a root cause is identified and the safety nets verified, and lessons learnt are clear to prevent recurrence
• Work with the segments to advise on opportunities for improvement when found
• Review Assessment of risk (AoR) audits and mobilisations undertaken by segments to verify the quality, content and timing is in line with Sodexo standards; ensure any new risks are reported to the Business Support HSEQ team as well as Segment
• Providing supply chain assurance through supplier audits and ensuring the implementation of Sodexo standards
• Produce documented reports and action plans with solutions and ways to achieve compliance for operators, which if followed would mitigate health, safety, environmental and quality risks
• Monitor and report on closure of actions within defined periods

Please see attached job description for further information regarding the role requirements

The Ideal Candidate

• Member of relevant professional body, for example: Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)
• Strong knowledge and practiced application of HSEQ within FM and food services
• Proven experience in quality and audit programme management within complex organisations
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and their application
• Strong knowledge and practiced application of food hygiene and health and safety legislation in UK, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. with the ability to interpret and apply that knowledge to Sodexo’s business activities
• Interpersonal skills combined with high accuracy during audit and investigation work and feedback processes, whether written or verbal
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills in particular presentation of technical and non-technical information
• Skill to handle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Proficient in IT applications, and Microsoft tools such as Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word, SharePoint and Power Bi
• Full UK and Ireland driving Licence; Fully mobile to travel across the UK and Ireland Region

Package Description

Up to £50,000 per annum + company car + bonus

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

20+ Sodexo benefits such as Sodexo retirement plan, discounts to over 1,900 brands to shop online, Gym discount to maintain a healthy lifestyle, a confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme providing independent support to overcome whenever life has its obstacles including emotional support, legal and financial advice.

For further details regarding our Sodexo benefits please see attached.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About The Company

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities, and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be natural, and be the best versions of themselves. We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

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