Graduate Health and Safety Officer

Sodexo Group; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Health & Safety Officer to join their team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop a career in health and safety while working closely with experienced professionals. You will be involved in implementing safety strategies, conducting risk assessments, and promoting best practices across various teams. The position not only provides hands-on experience but also contributes positively to the wellbeing of staff and visitors. Join a company that values your contributions and offers numerous benefits, including career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Financial benefits via Salary Finance

Membership in Sodexo Retirement Plan

Death-in-Service benefit

Career growth opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Interest in developing a career in Health & Safety.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation of health and safety management systems.
• Conduct audits to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Excellent Communication Skills

Relationship Management

Report Writing

Education

Degree in Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Audit Management Systems

Health and Wellbeing Apps

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Health & Safety Officer

• Location: Manchester
• 20 days Holidays
• 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Job Introduction

Are you passionate about health, safety, and environmental management? Sodexo Health and Care is seeking a Health & Safety Graduate to support our team across Manchester University Foundations Trust. You'll work closely with the Health & Safety Manager to implement safety strategies, assist with risk assessments, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and positively impact the wellbeing of staff, patients, and visitors.

What You'll Do:

• Support the operation and promotion of an integrated management system focused on environmental, health, and safety across operational teams.
• Ensure compliance with Sodexo management system policies, including risk assessments, accident prevention, and safety initiatives.
• Maintain and manage environmental health, safety, and wellbeing through audits, inspections, and setting high safety standards.
• Conduct audits every 6 months to ensure compliance with Sodexo Integrated Audit Management System for Healthcare contracts.
• Report on food safety audit performance and participate in management review meetings to identify improvements.
• Advise managers on environmental and health & safety matters, promoting best practices and legal compliance.
• Assist with operational technical training and promote health & safety awareness, ensuring standards in food safety, pest control, and hygiene.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring effective communication with clients, Sodexo HSE team, subcontractors, and customers to meet expectations and compliance.

What You Bring:

• Interest in developing a career in Health & Safety
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work to tight deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, including factual report writing
• Full UK Driving License
• Experience in soft FM safety management

What We Offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you, act with purpose, and have an impact through your actions. We also offer a range of resources, rewards, and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with personal and work-related issues, including legal and financial advice.
• A free health and wellbeing app with rewards, virtual GP, and other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme with great deals and cashback options.
• Financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Membership in the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death-in-Service benefit.
• Opportunities for career growth with various learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities in the community.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression in the caring profession.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if high volume of applications is received.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone, building a better life for all. As a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through our services in On-Site Food and FM, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. We encourage employee involvement in our networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring disabled people can fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities meeting the minimum criteria.

Click here to read more about our inclusive culture.