Are you a proactive Health & Safety professional who thrives on variety? Do you enjoy balancing strategic office-based risk management with hands‑on, face‑to‑face site engagement?
We are seeking a NEBOSH‑certified Health & Safety Advisor to join our team. This is a dynamic, hybrid role where you will split your time between our Sussex Operations hub, working from home, and travelling out on site across the Sussex region to support the management of H&S and ensure compliance. As our dedicated H&S champion, you will report directly to the Head of H&S, providing expert advice to Regional departments, driving our Wellbeing strategy, and ensuring our operations remain safe, compliant, and forward‑thinking.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Expert Guidance & Training:Provide sound safety advice grounded in legislation and company policy. A key part of your role will involve inspecting / auditing our operations and engaging with audiences out on site on H&S matters.
* Risk & Accident Management:Lead specialist risk assessments, champion safe methods of operation, and collaborate on thorough accident investigations to drive continuous improvement.
* Wellbeing & HR Collaboration:Act as the champion and manager for our Wellbeing strategy (including Mental Health support). You will support our HR partners on Occupational Health queries and Occupational Hygiene programmes.
* Fleet Safety:Liaise with our Fleet department to support and deliver fleet safety initiatives and targeted training.
* Compliance & Auditing:Monitor the HSQ mailbox for timely issue resolution, review controlled H&S documents, and conduct robust audits and inspections across various workplaces.
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in this role, you must be a confident communicator who isn't afraid to have challenging compliance conversations, alongside possessing the following:
* Certification: A NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent Level 3 qualification in Health & Safety) is essential.
* Regional Mobility: Ability to travel flexibly out to various sites across the Sussex region as required.
* Experience:Proven track record as an H&S practitioner managing a geographically dispersed or remote workforce.
* Influencing Skills: Experience managing complex, tricky situations with the ability to influence and guide others positively.
* Auditing & Systems:Strong understanding of H&S management systems, how to conduct audits, and proficiency in Microsoft / Google suites.
* Wellbeing Focus:Experience in designing and implementing employee wellbeing and mental health strategies.
Interviews
Face‑to‑face interviews will be held week commencing 22nd June either at our Barcombe or Arlington offices.
We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.
Benefits package
* Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
* 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
* Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
* Paid volunteering days.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Health cash plan.
* Life assurance.
* Wellbeing related benefits.
Compensation package
Up to £44 000 + Company Car Allowance £6,492.29.
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