We're looking for a proactive and knowledgeable Health & Safety Advisor to partner with our Travel business, acting as a trusted subject‑matter expert and key point of contact for colleague health and safety.
Responsibilities
* Advising on the implementation of risk assessments and risk control measures.
* Supporting the development and delivery of training and education programmes to enhance the awareness and ensure competence of directors, managers, colleagues, contractors, etc.
* Promoting a positive and proactive health and safety culture throughout the organisation, raising awareness of issues, and leading by example to encourage colleague engagement and commitment to our values.
* Adopting a proactive stance in resolving issues and concerns.
* Supporting the investigation of incidents, accidents and health and safety breaches, analysing root causes, collating data, and recommending preventative measures.
* Staying informed about changes in health and safety legislation, monitoring and researching industry best practices, and ensuring continual improvement.
* Supporting the development and maintenance of key strategic working relationships, while advising on the delivery of programmes and processes.
* Consulting across the Travel business to continually improve the occupational physical and mental health of colleagues, implementing preventative and reactive controls.
* Supporting with the development and preparation of timely, concise and targeted reports to the Board.
* Supporting key programmes and projects in relation to HSE, adding value, continuously improving standards, and adequately controlling risk, while focusing on business needs.
* Providing an independent and competent HSE capability for Saga Travel to ensure that all key partners meet good practice and legal requirements as part of good corporate governance.
* Providing advice and due diligence in relation to HSE, as required.
* Working with internal and external stakeholders to monitor the status of compliance, identifying risks and issues.
* Representing Saga, as and when required, at selected meetings involving key stakeholders.
* Advising in the management and response to health and safety breaches, incidents, and emergencies.
Qualifications
Must be a qualified, or partly qualified, Health & Safety professional (CertIOSH & NEBOSH) with proven experience deploying UK HSE legislation. Experience supporting Health & Safety in non‑traditional office environments and overseas health and safety legislation is advantageous.
Operational Skills
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards.
* Demonstrated ability to undertake risk assessments.
* Ability to conduct incident investigations, including root cause analysis.
* Ability to balance attention to detail while understanding broader context and perspective.
* Deliver safety and awareness training.
* Pragmatic problem‑solver.
* Prioritise workload, managing competing demands.
* Strong communicator and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Proactive and results‑driven mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
* Team player who works collaboratively with others to reach a common goal.
Benefits
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Option to purchase additional leave – 5 extra days
* Pension scheme matched up to 10%
* Company performance related annual bonus – Up to 5%
* Life assurance policy on joining us – 4x salary
* Wellbeing programme
* Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
* Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
* Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
* Grandparents leave
* Income protection
* Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform
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