Job Introduction
Location: University of Greenwich (Averyhill, Greenwich and Medway campus)
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday
Working Hours: 40hrs per week
Salary: £45,000 to £50,000 per annum plus 5% bonus and £1,300 flexible benefit fund
Ready to own safety on one of London’s most distinctive university estates?
At Sodexo Universities, we’re looking for a QSHE Manager to lead our Health & Safety agenda across the University of Greenwich contract—spanning busy student spaces, specialist facilities, and listed buildings. You’ll be the visible, trusted expert who turns compliance into clear, everyday behaviours: coaching managers, sharpening our integrated management system, and driving a genuine zero-harm culture across all IFM services. Reporting to the Contract & Compliance Manager and partnering closely with the Partnership Director, you’ll set the pace on statutory training and competency, dig into incidents with real root-cause rigour, and use data to spot trends before they become issues, always keeping client expectations front and centre.
If you’re NEBOSH-qualified, confident across hard and soft FM, and at your best influencing on the floor as well as in the boardroom, this is your chance to make a visible, lasting impact where it matters most: people going home safe, every day.
What you’ll do
* Develop and lead the operation and promotion of an integrated management system, encompassing a proactive health and safety culture, utilising Sodexo management systems policies and procedures including risk assessments and accident prevention.
* Provide appropriate independent accident / incident investigation advice and undertake root cause analysis
* Drive a zero harm culture encouraging the reporting and close out of unsafe acts, behaviours and environments
* Provide comprehensive and practical advice to managers on best practice
* Work closely with the senior management team to identify key risks and issues, share best practice and assist with preparation for Client meetings and queries
What you bring
* Experience of managing safety in a similar environment
* Experience and responsibility for a safety management system operation
* Commitment to HSE management and experience within a senior Health and Safety role
* Certification to NEBOSH General Certificate
* Ability to produce and analyse data and reports
Desirable Qualifications And Experience
* Level 6 Health and Safety qualification
* Experience of soft and hard facilities safety management
What We Offer
* Wellbeing Support – Access to mental health and wellness platforms, plus a 24/7 virtual GP.
* Employee Assistance Programme – Confidential support for legal, financial, and personal matters.
* Exclusive Discounts – Save on retail, travel, dining, and more through the Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
* Financial Benefits – Salary Finance Platform to help with money management and savings.
* Retirement Planning – Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
* Career Development – Learning and training opportunities to help you grow.
* Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit while commuting.
* Volunteering Opportunities – Give back to your community with our support.
* Full Training & Uniform Provided – We set you up for success from day one.
Attachments
* HR-5933_Benefits UK Brochure V9.pdf
* Job Description- Health and Safety Manager FINAL.docx
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