Health and Safety Advisor

Carnival Cruise Line; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the holiday sector is seeking a Health & Safety Consultant to enhance workplace safety and compliance. This pivotal role involves conducting audits, developing policies, and promoting a culture of safety. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday experiences while ensuring a safe working environment. This full-time position offers hybrid work options and numerous employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about health and safety.

Benefits

Employee Discounted Cruising

Annual bonus

Minimum 25 days leave

Recognition scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes

Health Cash Plan

Life Assurance

Employee Shares Plan

Discounted retail and leisure

Qualifications

• Strong background in health and safety regulations and compliance.
• Experience in developing emergency plans and conducting audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive health and safety audits and inspections.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Develop and communicate safety policies to staff.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Emergency Planning

Stakeholder Interaction

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice

Job description

Job Description

Carnival UK are a leading name in the holiday sector, dedicated to delivering unforgettable holiday happiness to our guests. Our success is built on a foundation of diverse talents and perspectives, and we believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

In our continuous journey of growth and innovation at Carnival UK, we are seeking a Health & Safety Consultant to join our Facilities team, bringing fresh insights and expertise to our People department.

Role Overview

The role sits within the Facilities Management team. This position plays a critical role in promoting a safe working environment and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The role holder collaborates closely with operations management to ensure that health and safety considerations are integrated into operational practices. This involves ensuring that managers understand their responsibilities regarding workplace safety and are equipped to implement necessary safety measures.

The Facilities Health & Safety Consultant is responsible for conducting comprehensive health and safety audits and inspections to identify hazards and compliance issues within facilities. They develop, review, and update health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring effective communication of these guidelines to all staff members. Additionally, the consultant manages safe systems of work and oversees the safety elements of events held on CUK premises and during away days, ensuring a consistently safe environment for all participants.

This Pivotal Role Will Involve

• Ensuring Carnival UK adheres to all relevant health and safety legislation.
• Carrying out thorough risk assessments to identify hazards and evaluate their impact.
• Investigating incidents related to workplace accidents and near misses.
• Developing emergency plans and evacuation procedures. Participating in the on-call rota.
• Promoting health & wellness and fostering a safety culture.

This role is positioned at CUK10 level within our organisation and is available on a full-time, permanent basis. We offer hybrid work, but this role requires a strong office presence.

What You'll Bring

Your unique background and skills are what will make you stand out. We're looking for:

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Level 3 NVQ in Occupational Safety and Health Practice
• Knowledge of H&S management systems covering continuous improvement and risk management
• Proven background of driving a positive H&S culture within a corporate environment
• Experience in assurance and governance over investigation processes, stakeholder interaction, report writing, and investigative skills

About You: The Ideal Candidate

You are more than just your CV. You're someone who demonstrates the company’s culture essentials, including confidence to speak up, continuous improvement, and the ability to challenge and contribute to the team and the business culture.

Application Guidance

Diversity is our strength, and we encourage applications from those with varied experiences, whether you meet every listed requirement or not. If you’re passionate about People and looking for an opportunity to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

About working with us: Being part of a team that values well-being and personal growth. Here’s what we offer:

• Employee Discounted Cruising plus Friends and Family offers
• Annual bonus
• Minimum 25 days leave, bank holiday allowance, and holiday trading scheme
• Recognition scheme with prizes and awards
• Regular office events including live entertainment, lifestyle events, and charity partner fundraisers
• Extensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee-led networks
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Company paid Health Cash Plan and health assessment
• In-house Occupational Health help and access to digital GP
• Life Assurance
• Parental and adoption leave
• Employee Shares Plan
• Electric Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Onsite restaurant offering a range of healthy cooked and grab-and-go meals
• Discounted retail and leisure via discounts portal
• Contributory Defined Contribution Pension scheme
• A friendly welcome with help settling in

Take the next step

Due to the popularity of our roles and our commitment to finding the best talent, we may close applications earlier than advertised. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join a team dedicated to creating unforgettable holiday happiness. Apply today to start your journey with us.

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About Us

Holidays are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Having the chance to relax, escape, and explore is a magical thing. And there is no better holiday than a cruise.

No one knows cruising like Carnival UK, where talented people from across the globe come together to create unforgettable holiday happiness. As part of the world’s largest holiday travel and leisure company, we take enormous pride in bringing to life two of the most iconic brands from Britain’s rich seafaring heritage, P&O Cruises and Cunard. Collectively they have been delivering unbridled joy, boundless adventure, and lifelong memories to millions of people for over 350 years. And in a multi-million pound global holiday market, where cruising has barely scratched the surface, we have the opportunity to do that for many, many more people.

Our diverse yet tight-knit teams share high standards, heartfelt values, and passion for our purpose. Our Culture Essentials describe the expectations we have for ourselves and of each other, in building a culture that supports safe, sustainable, compliant operations, and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.

It’s through the successful delivery of these extraordinary travel experiences for our target markets and our distinctive culture that we hope to become Travel’s Employer of Choice.

Carnival UK is committed to protecting against potential risks to safeguarding, security, and/or fraud risks. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks in the event of an individual being offered the position. We will only ask about convictions which are defined as 'not protected'.