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HSE Advisor

Job details
Posting date: 23 December 2025
Salary: £38,000.00 per year
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 12 January 2026
Location: Colchester, CO2 7UT
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/152086

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Summary

  • 40 hours per week
  • Monday - Friday
  • up to £38,000.00per annum
  • Sodexo rewards and benefits

Job Introduction

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HSEQ Advisor to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. This is a key role supporting the delivery and continual improvement of Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Fire (HSEQ) standards across a complex, multi-service PFI contract.

Working closely with the HSEQ & Risk Manager, Service Managers, and the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a vital part in embedding a Zero Harm mindset, ensuring legal and contractual compliance, and promoting best practice across Soft FM and ICRL services. You will also act as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and the client, supporting Sodexo’s collaborative and values-driven approach.

Whatyou’ll do:

Health, Safety, Environment & Fire (SHEF) Compliance

  • Provide active and proactive HSEQ support across all operations on the contract.

  • Identify legislative and procedural changes and lead local implementation in collaboration with the HSEQ & Risk Manager.

  • Manage and maintain HSE processes and SEMS documentation for Building P05.

  • Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, client and company requirements, including DMS and ISO standards.

  • Implement, review and continuously improve robust health and safety procedures.

  • Manage and maintain the contract waste management manual.

  • Provide food safety advice and guidance to ICRL teams.

  • Report, investigate and produce detailed reports for all incidents, near misses, accidents and potential LTIs.

  • Take appropriate action in the event of incidents including fire, accidents, unfit food or other irregularities.

General & Operational Responsibilities

  • Create, review and update site-specific SHEF documentation, manuals and SOPs.

  • Communicate SHEF requirements effectively to colleagues and ensure adherence.

  • Support and deliver SHEF and Food Safety training across the contract.

  • Lead and manage audits, inspections and accident reporting in line with contract and company requirements.

  • Liaise with Colchester Garrison SHEF Advisor, consortium partners and other site representatives.

  • Act as a member of the PFI Project SHEF Management Team.

  • Support service managers with risk assessments, safe systems of work, emergency plans and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans.

  • Submit monthly HSEQ statistics and analyse data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.

  • Prepare accident, incident and claims investigation packs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

  • Conduct regular safety walks, validation activities and follow-up on corrective actions.

  • Maintain effective daily communication with clients and stakeholders, representing Sodexo professionally at all times.

What you bring:

  • NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).

  • Tech IOSH (or equivalent professional membership).

  • CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety or Level 3 equivalent.

  • Proven SHEF experience across multiple services.

  • Strong working knowledge of current health and safety legislation.

  • ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 internal auditor qualification or experience.

  • Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.

  • Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.

  • Demonstrated commitment to CPD and continuous improvement.

Desirable

  • ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification or experience.

  • ISO 14001 Environmental Lead Auditor qualification or experience.

  • CIEH Advanced Certificate in Food Safety or Level 4 equivalent.


Please Note: Due to the festiveperiod, applications will not be reviewed or shortlisted until 5 January 2026.

What we offer:

Workingwith Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of somethinggreater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values youfor you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everydayactions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

  • Mental health & wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
  • 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
  • Discounts for you & family
  • Financial tools & retirement plan
  • Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part ofsomething greater? Apply today!


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