Health & Safety Manager Energy & Resources

Job Introduction

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager – Energy & Resources

Location: Home-based (but will involve regular travel)
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8am–5pm, with flexibility)
Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per annum

Requirement: Level 6 Health and Safety Qualification 

About the Role:

We’re looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join Sodexo’s Energy & Resources team.
 In this pivotal role, you’ll drive a culture of safety excellence across our contracts - ensuring compliance, continuous improvement, and wellbeing are embedded in everything we do.

You’ll be responsible for delivering Sodexo’s Integrated Management System (IMS), encompassing Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) standards, and providing expert advice and guidance to operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality legislation, Sodexo policies, and industry best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement and service excellence across all service delivery platforms.
• Provide competent safety advice to managers and front-line teams.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships between operational teams and the HSE function.
• Promote and embed Sodexo’s Zero Harm Mindset (ZHM) and develop strategies to advance the Safety Maturity Framework.
• Conduct and oversee audits, inspections, and risk assessments; ensure findings are effectively managed and closed out.
• Lead and report on the Integrated Management System (IMS), ensuring compliance with standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001.
• Develop and maintain robust Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR) plans for all sites.
• Support accident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis and improvement actions are implemented.
• Partner with the Social Impact & Sustainability Manager on environmental management plans and sustainability initiatives.
• Advise managers and employees on all aspects of environmental, health, and safety obligations and best practice.
• Engage with external stakeholders including the HSE Executive, Environmental Health Officers, and auditors as required.
• Support the delivery of HSE training and awareness programmes in partnership with the Learning & Development team.
• Analyse data to identify trends, provide insight, and support proactive risk management.
• Lead stakeholder engagement across internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

About You:

We’re seeking a proactive and confident safety professional who thrives on building trusted relationships and driving real change.

Essential:

• Level 6 Health & Safety Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing safety within an FM or similar environment.
• Strong commitment to HSEQ management, with practical experience in a dedicated HSEQ role.
• NEBOSH Diploma (Level 5+) or equivalent qualification.
• Level 4 Food Safety qualification (or willingness to achieve within 6 months).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of current legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Willingness to travel to remote sites as required.
• Able to obtain BPSS and SC security clearance.
• Operationally focused and self-motivated.

Desirable:

• Experience working on Central Government contracts (NEC3).
• Demonstrated record of continuous improvement achievements.
• Membership of a professional body (e.g. IOSH, IWFM).

Why Choose Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job — it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
 You’ll belong to a company that values your individuality, supports your purpose, and helps you thrive both professionally and personally.

Our benefits include:

• Unlimited access to wellbeing support via our online platform
• 24/7 virtual GP service
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (including financial and legal advice)
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme – savings across top retailers for you and your family
• Pension plan membership
• Learning and development tools to support your career growth
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced leave policies for UK & Ireland colleagues

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is simple: to create a better every day for everyone, building a better life for all.

As the global leader in services that enhance quality of life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through our integrated Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.

We are proud to be an inclusive and forces-friendly employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds.

We support our teams through networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Disability Ability Network, SoTogether, Generations, and Origins.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Ready to be part of something greater?
 Apply today and help us make every day safer, smarter, and better.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.