HSE Advisor

Location: Shell Centre, Belvedere Road, London SE1 7NA

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

The HSE Advisor will be responsible for providing Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance support for the Shell Centre and Sodexo teams.

Job Introduction: The Health and Safety Advisor plays a key role in promoting and sustaining a positive health and safety culture across the business. The Advisor is responsible for reviewing, developing, and supporting the implementation of both Sodexo and Client health and safety programmes. This includes providing professional advice and guidance to Sodexo teams across the Shell and Johnson Matthey portfolio, as well as supporting account and site management teams.

This is a varied role involving auditing, training, and supporting the effective delivery of Sodexo health and safety compliance programmes, and where required, Client H&S programmes. This position is site-based and requires regular travel to assigned sites, which may include driving, public transport, and occasional overnight stays. The job holder is responsible for planning and managing their own site visits, arranging travel and accommodation as required, and completing all associated administrative tasks.

The role supports a busy Corporate Services environment across office and manufacturing locations within the service scope. Strict adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements is essential, and all Sodexo and Client processes and procedures must be followed at all times. Compliance with Sodexo policies and procedures is mandatory.

The position requires a high level of diligence and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across Sodexo and Client teams. There may also be occasional requirements to provide advice and support to other Sodexo accounts.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide subject matter expertise and health and safety advice to Sodexo employees across Client sites.
• Embed health and safety policies across all locations, supporting existing arrangements and developing new initiatives that contribute to a zero-harm mindset and ongoing compliance.
• Maintain effective communication with key Sodexo personnel, Client representatives, and the Sodexo QSHE team, monitoring performance and providing advice and support at all levels.
• Support teams to ensure all elements of Sodexo’s 7 Safety Nets meet legal and company requirements, including risk assessments, safe systems of work, training and competency, PPE, workplace equipment, safety walks, observations, near-miss reporting, and the 3 Checks for Safety process.
• Conduct Level 1 self-inspections and Level 2 audits across Client sites, covering health and safety, food safety, quality, and safety net compliance.
• Support Site Managers and Supervisors by reviewing health and safety plans, setting objectives, agreeing priorities, and ensuring effective performance management aligned with legislation, best practice, and Sodexo standards.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Site Teams and the Sodexo QSHE team.
• Support key processes including auditing, training, change control, risk management, third-party management, and accident management to ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Support environmental initiatives in collaboration with operational teams and subject matter experts.
• Produce monthly progress reports and attend review and management meetings as required.
• Support the development of on-account QSHE plans and contribute to the annual review of the QSHE RACI model.
• Act as an active member of the Sodexo QSHE team, providing professional advice and support across the account and wider Corporate Services community.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure health and safety standards and best practices are implemented in line with Sodexo and Client policies and procedures.
• Prepare for and support audits and inspections covering health and safety, food safety, and quality compliance.
• Support timely reporting and investigation of incidents to reduce accident rates and lost time incidents.
• Support portfolio-wide initiatives such as the Zero Harm Mindset programme.
• Build strong working relationships with Sodexo teams to encourage engagement, positive feedback, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring:

• A recognised Health & Safety qualification at degree or graduate diploma level, such as NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (Level 6), or a willingness to work towards this qualification. As a minimum, NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC) is required.
• Food Safety qualification, e.g. Food Safety for Supervisors Level 3.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience of setting and achieving challenging goals that drive long-term improvement.
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and persuasive reports and communications.
• Proven experience of building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and work across diverse cultures.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to anticipate future needs and consider wider business impacts.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the Sodexo on-account team.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams. Knowledge of EQMS is desirable; training will be provided.

Desirable:

• Experience within facilities management.
• Qualification in environmental management or similar.
• Safety audit qualification.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo isn’t just another job but a chance to be part of something that matters. Here, you’re welcomed for who you are, encouraged to bring your ideas and purpose to the table, and given the opportunity to make a real difference in the work you do every day. You’ll also find the support, flexibility, and room you need to grow in a way that feels right for you. With over 20 Sodexo benefits to choose from, you’ll have access to a competitive retirement plan, discounts at 1,900+ retail brands, great gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, legal, and financial support.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.