Health and Safety Advisor

Job Introduction

As an EHS Advisor at Sodexo, located at various site locations (80% on-site, 20% remote), you are also a proactive leader and safety advocate.

 You will promote a positive culture of health and safety, providing solutions across all service lines while ensuring compliance with 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 for contracts, liaising with operations teams to ensure appropriate monitoring and adequate training.
• Provide competent and best practice advice in relation to Health & Safety issues across all service lines – catering, cleaning, technical, front of house, and security.
• Help promote and develop a safety culture ensuring effective implementation of policies, procedures, and responsibilities throughout Sodexo’s operational delivery.
• Work closely with the Island of Ireland (IOI) HSEQ team.

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.
• Articulate and able to confidently present to all levels of management and colleagues.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work outside of normal hours if an emergency situation arises that needs urgent attention.

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? 

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.