HSEQ Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1373940/153644
- Location: Ipswich
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus and flexible benefits
- Closing date: 19 February 2026
About the role
- Location: Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals
- Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus and flexible benefits
- 40 hours per week
- Experience in Healthcare Sector is Desirable
Please read the attached job description
We’re looking for an experienced, forward‑thinking Health & Safety Manager to play a key role in supporting the safe, compliant, and high‑performing delivery of services at ESNEFT. You’ll champion our Zero Harm culture, embed strong safety behaviours, and partner with operational leaders to drive continuous improvement in health, safety, environment, and quality standards.
In this role, you’ll provide expert guidance across regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, incident reporting and cultural development—ensuring that our people, patients, clients and partners are protected, informed and supported every day.
What You’ll Do
- Support and promote an integrated management system that strengthens proactive health, safety and environmental culture across operational teams.
- Facilitate and support the development of HSEQ committees, safety walks and other engagement initiatives across the ESNEFT contract.
- Lead and maintain high standards through audits, inspections and performance monitoring, ensuring expectations around safety behaviours are met.
- Ensure Health & Safety Management Systems align to ISO 45001 and integrate into wider company quality systems.
- Promote compliance with Sodexo’s Integrated Audit Management System and ensure all units are audited within required timelines.
- Provide expert advice to managers on environmental, health and safety obligations, supporting them to meet legal and best‑practice expectations.
- Assist with the delivery of operational technical training to strengthen safety awareness, competency and compliance.
- Monitor claims trends in partnership with the National Claims Lead and support reporting for senior leaders.
What You’ll Bring
- NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 (or equivalent) and Chartered IOSH membership.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO22000 quality management systems.
- Detailed, up‑to‑date knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development within HSE disciplines.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear factual reports and presentations.
- Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail, able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
- Confident working independently and collaboratively, with a diplomatic, assertive, and approachable style.
What we offer:
- Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
- Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day 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 Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.
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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
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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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