QHSE Manager

Job Introduction

We are looking for a candidate to ensure that the Sodexo Integrated Management System including Quality, Health, Safety and environmental best practice is in place and fully embedded across all elements of service delivery platforms within Sodexo, ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and company policies and procedures.  Focusing on adherence to service excellence and continuous improvement of the management system, the candidate will work proactively with managers to support, establish and maintain safe systems of work and a safe environment for colleagues and customers. You will also be expected to ensure that there is a provision of competent safety advice to all managers and front-line staff across safety matters on both an emergency and routine basis.

Role Responsibility

• Develop and lead the operation and promotion of an integrated management system, encompassing a pro-active environmental, health and safety culture across the regions. Utilising the Sodexo management system policies and procedures, including risk assessment, accident prevention, health 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 behaviors / performance.
• To maintain an Integrated Management System audit programme for Health & Safety, environmental  and Quality standards and to ensure that all units are audited every 6 months through effective deployment of the trained auditors within the contract.
• To report on the performance of the IMS system at 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 the obligations and responsibilities of managers and employees; and provide comprehensive and practical advice to managers on best practice.

The Ideal Candidate

Desirable

• Certification to Level 6 Health and Safety Qualification (or to be met within agreed timescale)
• Experience in soft FM safety management
• Certificate level environmental qualification
• Good organisational and communication skills and production of concise information.
• Ability to prioritise, work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self – imposed.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
• 5 years’ experience of managing safety in a similar environment
• Able to demonstrate achievement of continuous improvement in the workplace
• Experience of presenting at client review forums and completing relevant information

Essential

• Experience and responsibility for a safety management system operation
• Commitment to HSE management and experience within an HSE role
• Certification to NEBOSH General Certificate
• Level 4 Food Safety Qualification (or to be met within 6 months)

Package Description

Competitive salary plus benefits including pension, bonus and a flexible benefits fund of £1,300 & 10% bonus.

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a flexible benefits scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs which includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave to name but a few.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.