Summary
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 traveling 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.
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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.
Compensation
Up to £44,000 + Company Car Allowance £6,492.29.
Benefits
* 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.
Equal Opportunities & Diversity
We recognise creativity comes from diversity, not similarity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.
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