Job DescriptionHealth & Safety GraduateLocation: Ipswich & Colchester Hospitals with some travel to community sites£27,000 Salary BonusJob IntroductionWorking under the supervision and guidance of the HSEQ Manager to ensure adherence to regulatory, statutory requirements and best practice guidance, you will be responsible for supporting the HSEQ Manager and operational team in delivery of the HSE plan through continuous improvement and assurance of effective management systems, strategic initiatives, safety cultural development and leadershipWhat You'll Do:Support and lead the operation and promotion of an integrated management system, encompassing a pro-active environmental, health and safety culture across the operational teams. Utilising the Sodexo management system policies and procedures, including risk assessment, accident prevention, health & safety initiatives and acknowledged personal responsibility.Facilitate the maintenance and management of environmental health, safety and well-being through systems, audit/ inspection and the establishment of high standards and expectations on employees of service excellence and safety awareness behaviours / performance.To promote compliance with the Sodexo Integrated Audit Management System for Health Care contracts and to ensure that all units are audited every 6 months through effective deployment of the Integrated Audit SystemTo report on the performance of the Food & safety audits Management review meetings and use this as a forum for any improvements.Advise on matters relating to the Environment and Health and Safety at work including the obligations and responsibilities of managers and employees; and provide comprehensive and practical advice to managers on best practice.In conjunction with the Learning and Development Manager, assist in the delivery of comprehensive operational technical training to promote, develop, and sustain a positive Health and Safety awareness culture throughout business operations.Coordinating and assisting with technical training and overall competency to management and employees with regards to the operational aspects of the food safety program, pest control, environmental, operational methods and personnel practices, and maintenance for food safety and hygiene /cleaning practicesManagement of client relationships and expectations relevant to the job role. Maintain formal and informal communications with clients, Sodexo Healthcare HSE Team Executive, sub-contractors, and customers. A positive pro-active approach must be made to the client as well as being supportive to their needsWhat You Bring:Certification to Level 3 Health and Safety QualificationCertification to Level 6 Health and Safety Qualification (or to be met within agreed timescale)Interest in becoming chartered in a SHE disciplinesAbility to effectively cooperate and deal with wide range of internal and external relationshipsCommitment to HSE management. Have a strong motivation for knowledge and personal developmentGraduate degree level or above in a subject relevant to SHE or equivalent qualificationWhat 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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environmentCompetitive compensationFull training and full protective uniform supplied.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!Career progression for the caring profession.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, 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.Click hereto read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.