HSE Corporate Advisor
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,000 to £47,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Hurn, Christchurch |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Sovereign Network Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7579 |
Summary
We have a great opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as a HSE Corporate Advisor within our People and Transformation team. You'll be based ideally from our Hurn Office with some flexibility around being based from our other locations. This role will combine office and home working to ensure a positive work/life balance.
It's an exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.
The Role
You will inspire and influence SNG leaders and colleagues towards SNG's vision of Everyone, Safe and Well (ES&W) and the supporting strategy.
Generate, promote and help embed a strong safety culture, providing professional, unbiased practical, accurate and clear advice to the business. The role will guide and support stakeholders in interpreting and applying relevant HSE regulatory and organisational requirements as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Build strong professional working relationships with key stakeholders across CIDO, Workplace, C&N, and community foundation
Deliver subject matter expertise on HSE taking ownership through to completion in providing competent expert coaching, advice, and guidance, working in collaboration with business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
Conduct safety visits in the field partnering with stakeholders – this will include development sites, offices, and community locations, providing guidance to front line colleagues and Managers, leading by example and recommending good practice and areas for improvement
Coach and promote visible safety leadership, lead and implement initiatives to establish a strong safety mindset
Lead, support, and guide relevant stakeholders the incident management process
Understand, interpret and support the business apply relevant regulations, in particular, supporting CIDO colleagues apply CDM regulations to varies project types
Liaise with stakeholders supporting evaluations as part of relevant tender processes
Lead, guide and coach line managers on the risk assessment process, providing technical expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment and the design of suitable and sufficient controls
Promote good environmental operational awareness and working practices within the organisation
Support with DSE assessments as part of the DSE process for reasonable adjustments
We are looking for someone who has
Experience in HSE roles
Deep understanding of Health & Safety regulations
Nebosh National General Certificate
Willingness to travel frequently within identified areas to support as required
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well within a team
Benefits
We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.
It's an exciting time to join us as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose being to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.
The Role
You will inspire and influence SNG leaders and colleagues towards SNG's vision of Everyone, Safe and Well (ES&W) and the supporting strategy.
Generate, promote and help embed a strong safety culture, providing professional, unbiased practical, accurate and clear advice to the business. The role will guide and support stakeholders in interpreting and applying relevant HSE regulatory and organisational requirements as necessary.
Key Responsibilities
Build strong professional working relationships with key stakeholders across CIDO, Workplace, C&N, and community foundation
Deliver subject matter expertise on HSE taking ownership through to completion in providing competent expert coaching, advice, and guidance, working in collaboration with business stakeholders to drive continuous improvement
Conduct safety visits in the field partnering with stakeholders – this will include development sites, offices, and community locations, providing guidance to front line colleagues and Managers, leading by example and recommending good practice and areas for improvement
Coach and promote visible safety leadership, lead and implement initiatives to establish a strong safety mindset
Lead, support, and guide relevant stakeholders the incident management process
Understand, interpret and support the business apply relevant regulations, in particular, supporting CIDO colleagues apply CDM regulations to varies project types
Liaise with stakeholders supporting evaluations as part of relevant tender processes
Lead, guide and coach line managers on the risk assessment process, providing technical expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment and the design of suitable and sufficient controls
Promote good environmental operational awareness and working practices within the organisation
Support with DSE assessments as part of the DSE process for reasonable adjustments
We are looking for someone who has
Experience in HSE roles
Deep understanding of Health & Safety regulations
Nebosh National General Certificate
Willingness to travel frequently within identified areas to support as required
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work well within a team
Benefits
We have some great benefits at SNG, including:
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP service
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
This is a great opportunity to join the team as we progress through an exciting period of change at SNG. We pride ourselves on having a relaxed, supportive and forward-thinking culture, working collaboratively to achieve success.
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