HSE Senior Advisor
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £48,000 to £53,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | Hurn, Christchurch |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Sovereign Network Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7898 |
Summary
We have a great opportunity to join Sovereign Network Group (SNG) as a HSE Senior 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.
SNG provides over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose, to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.
The Role
You will inspire and influence SNG leaders and colleagues within property services towards Everyone Safe and Well (ESaW) vision and 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, delivering subject matter expertise on HSE
Work with and support the HSE Operations Manager with the roll out, implementation and monitoring of HSE programs
Provide competent expert coaching, advice, and guidance, collaborating with Line Managers to drive continuous improvement
Conduct coaching safety visits on site to promote visible safety leadership providing guidance to field-based colleagues, line managers and Advisory team, leading by example and recommending good practice and areas for improvement
Lead and implement initiatives as guided by the HSE Operations Manager supporting the team to establish a strong safety mindset
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
We are looking for someone who has
Experience in HSE roles
NEBOSH National General Certificate
Ability to work well within a team and when required lead a team.
Analytical and critical evaluation skills
Willingness to travel frequently within identified areas to support directorate
Excellent Communication Skills
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
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!
SNG provides over 85,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England – our purpose, to provide quality affordable homes and places that people love for generations.
The Role
You will inspire and influence SNG leaders and colleagues within property services towards Everyone Safe and Well (ESaW) vision and 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, delivering subject matter expertise on HSE
Work with and support the HSE Operations Manager with the roll out, implementation and monitoring of HSE programs
Provide competent expert coaching, advice, and guidance, collaborating with Line Managers to drive continuous improvement
Conduct coaching safety visits on site to promote visible safety leadership providing guidance to field-based colleagues, line managers and Advisory team, leading by example and recommending good practice and areas for improvement
Lead and implement initiatives as guided by the HSE Operations Manager supporting the team to establish a strong safety mindset
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
We are looking for someone who has
Experience in HSE roles
NEBOSH National General Certificate
Ability to work well within a team and when required lead a team.
Analytical and critical evaluation skills
Willingness to travel frequently within identified areas to support directorate
Excellent Communication Skills
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
At Sovereign Network Group, we are passionate about inclusion for all and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG.
If you would like the opportunity to make a real impact within our changing and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you!
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