Health and Safety Advisor
As a Health and Safety Advisor at Sodexo, you are also a dedicated professional and a vital part of our team.In this role, you will promote a positive culture of health, safety, and quality management across all service lines while ensuring compliance with all Sodexo UK&I Health & Safety, Food Safety, Risk, Business Continuity, and Environmental Policy and Processes. 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.
What you’ll do:
• Drive and promote a positive safety culture through the activities outlined within this Job Description
• Review and implement policies and procedures for Health, Safety & Quality for contracts, ensuring all personnel understand and are trained to carry out their responsibilities
• Provide competent and best practice advice on Health, Safety & Quality issues across all service lines
• Promote and develop a safety & quality culture to secure effective implementation of policy, procedures, and responsibilities throughout Sodexo's operational delivery
• Assist with the development of relevant training plans to ensure employees are competent from a Health, Safety & Quality perspective
• Monitor the production and review of risk assessments and associated safe work practices
• Undertake regular Health & Safety walks, inspections, and audits of units and report findings
• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of accidents and near misses to legislative standards
• Maintain appropriate relationships with the HSEQ team and Head of Quality, Health & Safety, and statutory authorities
What you bring:
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Broad commercial experience and business acumen
• Experience in risk management and business continuity planning
• Experience in quality and lab management
• Articulate and able to confidently present to all levels of management and colleagues
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work outside of normal hours if an emergency situation arises
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:
• 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
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.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 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 & 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.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Apply today!