HSE Advisor Permanent Manchester £40,000 - £45,000 Hybrid Working - 3 days in office per week If you have proven experience in creating safe, inclusive and sustainable workplaces, this could be your next career move. Join AQA as our Health, Safety and Environment Advisor. You will be based in the Manchester office and play a pivotal role in shaping the HSE experience across our multi site business - other office locations are Milton Keynes, London and Guildford. As our HSE Advisor, you'll support the delivery and development of high-quality, legally compliant and customer-focused health, safety and environment services. Your work will directly impact the wellbeing of our colleagues and contribute to AQA's mission of advancing education for learners of all abilities. This role offers you: The opportunity to influence impactful HSE practices across AQA's estate Professional development and training in a supportive environment, we can assist with your IOSH subscription fees to support your CPD Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance A collaborative culture with high engagement scores Involvement in sustainability and business continuity projects Other benefits include private medical insurance, a fantastic pension (up to 11.5% employer contributions), a 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with additional office closure in December and bank holidays on top, the opportunity to join lots of network groups (LGBTQ, neurodiversity, disAbility, empowering women, wellbeing, ethnic minority and more) an extensive online learning platform, days for volunteering and more. At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. In this role you will be responsible for: Delivering a comprehensive HSE advisory service that meets legal obligations and promotes best practice Implementing and auditing HSE policies, procedures and risk assessments to ensure compliance and continuous improvement Supporting sustainability initiatives and collaborating with workplace and operational teams to enhance the colleague experience Executing Gap Analysis while onboarding subsidiary businesses into HSE Management Systems. You'll thrive in this role if you: Have extensive knowledge of HSE management systems and hold a NEBOSH Diploma or National General Certificate Have experience as an HSE Advisor already, we need you to be able to hit the ground running Are highly organised with excellent data and programme management skills Communicate clearly and confidently, with a continuous improvement mindset Can manage multiple workstreams and resolve issues using sound judgement Are proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. Application deadline: 23:59 on Monday 17 November 2025 Interviews will be over two stages, the first being a virtual interview, the second will be in the Manchester office (so that you will be able to see where you will be working) towards the end of November. PRO22