Health and Safety Advisor

As a Health and Safety Advisor at Sodexo, you are 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:

1. Drive and promote a positive safety culture through the activities outlined within this Job Description.
2. Review and implement policies and procedures for Health, Safety & Quality for contracts, ensuring all personnel understand and are trained to carry out their responsibilities.
3. Provide competent and best practice advice on Health, Safety & Quality issues across all service lines.
4. Promote and develop a safety & quality culture to secure effective implementation of policy, procedures, and responsibilities throughout Sodexo's operational delivery.
5. Assist with the development of relevant training plans to ensure employees are competent from a Health, Safety & Quality perspective.
6. Monitor the production and review of risk assessments and associated safe work practices.
7. Undertake regular Health & Safety walks, inspections, and audits of units and report findings.
8. Ensure timely reporting and investigation of accidents and near misses to legislative standards.
9. Maintain appropriate relationships with the HSEQ team and Head of Quality, Health & Safety, and statutory authorities.

What you bring:

1. Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.
2. Excellent communication and presentation skills.
3. Broad commercial experience and business acumen.
4. Experience in risk management and business continuity planning.
5. Experience in quality and lab management.
6. Articulate and able to confidently present to all levels of management and colleagues.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
8. 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:

1. Flexible and dynamic work environment.
2. Access to ongoing training and development programs.
3. Countless opportunities to grow within the company.
4. 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. Salary: Up to 55,000 Euros DOE and Industry Leading Benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr