Job Description
* Health & Safety Graduate
* Location: Ipswich & Colchester Hospitals with some travel to community sites
* £27,000 Salary + Bonus
Job Introduction
Working under the supervision and guidance of the HSEQ Manager to ensure adherence to regulatory, statutory requirements and best practice guidance, you will support the HSEQ Manager and operational team in delivering the HSE plan through continuous improvement and assurance of effective management systems, strategic initiatives, safety cultural development and leadership.
What 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 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.
* Promote compliance with the Sodexo Integrated Audit Management System for Health Care contracts and ensure that all units are audited every 6 months through effective deployment of the Integrated Audit System.
* Report on the performance of the Food & Safety audits during 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 obligations and responsibilities of managers and employees, and provide comprehensive and practical advice to managers on best practice.
* Assist in the delivery of comprehensive operational technical training to promote, develop, and sustain a positive Health and Safety awareness culture throughout business operations.
* Coordinate and assist with technical training and overall competency for management and employees regarding the operational aspects of the food safety program, pest control, environmental, operational methods and personnel practices, and maintenance for food safety and hygiene/cleaning practices.
* Manage client relationships and expectations relevant to the role. Maintain formal and informal communications with clients, Sodexo Healthcare HSE Team Executive, sub‑contractors, and customers, taking a proactive, supportive approach to client needs.
What You Bring
* Certification to Level 3 Health and Safety Qualification
* Certification to Level 6 Health and Safety Qualification (or to be met within an agreed timescale)
* Interest in becoming chartered in a SHE discipline
* Ability to effectively cooperate and deal with a wide range of internal and external relationships
* Commitment to HSE management with strong motivation for knowledge and personal development
* Graduate degree level or above in a subject relevant to SHE or equivalent qualification
What We Offer
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Employee Assistance Programme providing legal and financial advice, support with work‑related or personal issues such as bereavement.
* Access to a free health and wellbeing app that includes a 24‑hour virtual GP and various other services.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering 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.
* Opportunities to grow through a variety of learning and development tools.
* Cycle to Work Scheme and flexible, dynamic work environment.
* Competitive compensation and full protective uniform supplied.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
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