Health and Safety Advisor

Job Introduction

EHS & Quality Advisor

As an EHS & Quality 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

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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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.