HSEQ Manager
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000.00 to £50,000.00 per month |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ipswich, IP4 5PD |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1373940/153644 |
Summary
- Location: Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals
- Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus and flexible benefits
- 40 hours per week
- Experience in Healthcare Sector is Desirable
Please read the attached job description
We’re looking for an experienced, forward‑thinkingHealth & Safety Manager to play a key role in supporting the safe,compliant, and high‑performing delivery of services at ESNEFT. You’llchampion our Zero Harm culture, embed strong safety behaviours, and partnerwith operational leaders to drive continuous improvement in health, safety,environment, and quality standards.
Inthis role, you’ll provide expert guidance across regulatory compliance, riskmanagement, audit, incident reporting and cultural development—ensuring thatour people, patients, clients and partners are protected, informed andsupported every day.
What You’ll Do
- Support and promote an integrated management system that strengthens proactive health, safety and environmental culture across operational teams.
- Facilitate and support the development of HSEQ committees, safety walks and other engagement initiatives across the ESNEFT contract.
- Lead and maintain high standards through audits, inspections and performance monitoring, ensuring expectations around safety behaviours are met.
- Ensure Health & Safety Management Systems align to ISO 45001 and integrate into wider company quality systems.
- Promote compliance with Sodexo’s Integrated Audit Management System and ensure all units are audited within required timelines.
- Provide expert advice to managers on environmental, health and safety obligations, supporting them to meet legal and best‑practice expectations.
- Assist with the delivery of operational technical training to strengthen safety awareness, competency and compliance.
- Monitor claims trends in partnership with the National Claims Lead and support reporting for senior leaders.
What You’ll Bring
- NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 (or equivalent) and Chartered IOSH membership.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO22000 quality management systems.
- Detailed, up‑to‑date knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development within HSE disciplines.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear factual reports and presentations.
- Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail, able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
- Confident working independently and collaboratively, with a diplomatic, assertive, and approachable style.
What we offer:
- Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
- Mental health and wellbeing resources
- Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
- Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
- Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
- Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
- Retirement savings plan and life insurance
- Full training and protective uniform provided.
- Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
- Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
- Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
- Competitive pay
Ready to be part ofsomething greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion toSodexo.
AboutSodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better lifefor all.As the global leaderin services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries,serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination ofOnsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal andHome Services.
We arecommitted to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendlyemployer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diversevariety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.We encourage ouremployees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, SodexoParents and Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.
We’rea Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changingattitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chanceto fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interviewscheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteriafor the job.
Clickhereto read moreabout what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.