Area Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Advisor

Element has an opportunity for an Area Safety Health and Environmental (SHE) Advisor. The Area SHE Advisor is a key role to ensure the Divisional workstreams operate efficiently through the planning and implementation of company SHE programs. This position requires developing knowledge of operational activities and Element Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) programs. The position will focus on the SHE functional activities, reporting directly to the Divisional SHE Business Partner and supporting General Managers and Operational Teams from identified locations and workstream. Ideal location for this role is Oxford, Banbury or surrounding areas to support and travel between High Wycombe, Stevenage and Wednesbury Labs.

Responsibilities

• Act as an Area SHE Advisor to visit and support identified workstreams & locations, including: Cert & Tech (High Wycombe area), FIRA Stevenage, Wednesbury.
• Assist identified General Managers, Operations Managers and Safety Leaders/SHE Champions with SHE related activities within the locations.
• Review and support in the update of Divisional Legal Registers.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of Safe Systems of Work (inc. Risk & COSHH Assessments, Standard Operating Procedures, etc.).
• Establish and implement Element SHE programs, ensuring regulatory compliance is considered at all times.
• Review and monitor worksite controls, including contractor activities.
• Conduct Incident Investigations for identified events which require a greater degree of review and oversight - as identified by the Divisional SHE Business Partner.
• Formulate and conduct necessary SHE awareness training sessions/demonstrations (inc. SHE inductions for new colleagues).
• Support workstream SHE committee meetings for identified workstreams & locations.
• Responsible for the reporting on the performance of the SHE management system, ensuring two way communication to management and colleagues.

Skills / Qualifications

• Understanding of UK SHE related legislation. Suitable certification to be held for SHE disciplines (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent as a minimum).
• Proficiency in H&S related risk assessment processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (SharePoint, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Availability, flexibility, and maturity to represent the company when required (i.e., with customers and internally within the company).
• Ability to remain calm when faced with mounting pressure related to deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills that foster open upward and downward communication built on mutual respect.
• Internal or Lead auditor qualifications (45001, 14001, 9001, etc.) are desirable.
• Good knowledge of PUWER, LOLER and COSHH topics is desirable.
• Knowledge or experience of small-medium sized projects and/or CDM related facility improvements is desirable.
• The drive to develop within a role and expand competency (i.e., training, mentoring and support will be provided).
• Flexibility to travel and support locations.

Benefits of working at Element

• Car allowance for this role.
• 33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public.
• x4 Life Assurance.
• Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12%.
• Health cash plan.
• Cycle Scheme.
• Free Onsite Refreshments.
• Recommend a Friend Bonus.
• Perks At Work Discount Scheme.
• Paid Volunteering days.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.