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Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

HMNP Portsmouth are currently recruiting for a Health, Safety and Environmental Manager to support the Operations manager and offer assurance that all safety requirements are in place. This strategic manager role would be suitable for someone who is hands on and strives to get things done.

Our wealth of experience partnering Government Agencies means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs. Our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce overall costs to the taxpayer.

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.

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

 

Role Responsibility

  • Advise and support on the implementation of health, food and environmental safety systems within FMSP
  • Promote and develop a HSE inclusive of food safety culture which secures effective implementation of policy, procedures and responsibilities throughout the FMSP operational delivery
  • Undertake environmental, health and safety and food safety planning, including the setting of goals, agreeing priorities and establishing adequate systems for performance management
  • Assist the site with the preparation of risk registers
  • Management of site action plans following audits and accidents / incidents
  • Provide timely reporting of accidents to the client, Safegard, the Regional HSE Manager and the Sodexo HSE executive
  • Complete robust investigations for all accidents to establish root causes and identify clear actions to reduce further risk and incidents
  • Provide a high level of operational service support to management and operational teams, establishing specific requirements, identifying and facilitating the resolution of all specific issues to provide a high level of support and add value to operations
  • Ensure consistent application and communication of Sodexo H&S, food safety and environmental policies, procedures, practices and initiatives, while referring to site senior management
  • Review and maintenance of business continuity plans (following training and use of pro forma document.) Being the tutor for this training where practicable
  • Ensure a personal development plan is in place and that CPD is kept up to date, this must include both soft FM skills
  • To maintain excellent client/customer relationships
  • To carry out any other reasonable tasks and/or instructions as directed by senior management

 

The Ideal Candidate

Essential:

  • National H&S qualification (NVQ Level 4 or equivalent)
  • Detailed knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
  • Detailed knowledge of food safety legislation and level 4 food safety qualification or equivalent (or working towards it within the next six months) 
  • Certificate level environmental qualification
  • Able to demonstrate achievement of continuous safety improvement in the workplace
  • Experience of managing safety in a similar environment
  • Good organisational /communication skills. Produce concise information
  • Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed
  • Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels
  • Self-motivated and able to motivate others
  • Proven recent experience in Health, Safety & Risk
  • Proven analytical skills
Desirable:
  • Experience of implementing Health & Safety Systems
 

Package Description

Salary £30000-35000 per annum plus bonus 

Predominantly Monday to Friday work pattern 

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:

  • Flexible and dynamic work environment
  • Competitive compensation
  • Access to ongoing training and development programs
  • Countless opportunities to grow within the company
  • Full training and full protective uniform supplied
  • Health and wellbeing incentives
  • Reward and Recognition schemes
  • Flexible working considered
  • Volunteering days
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Parking on site

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.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check prior to being employed.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 36,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their race, colour, sex, gender identity  disability, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or belief, marital/partnership or family status, sexual orientation, age, social class, educational background, employment status, working pattern, are welcome to and included within our organisation. 

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 are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.

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