Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (Bilingual)

Alcumus; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy in Cardiff is seeking a Health, Safety & Environment Advisor. This bilingual position requires proficiency in English and French and focuses on enhancing HSE standards through collaboration with clients and internal teams. Key responsibilities include providing HSE advice, representing the company at industry forums, and drafting standards. The role offers a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits, including vacation and wellness support.

Benefits

Integrated mental health & wellbeing support

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling

Company-wide shutdown at year-end

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 weeks vacation and wellness days available.
• Knowledge of additional regulations such as equality and quality standards.
• Membership in a regionally relevant HSE association is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of HSE with maintaining and enhancing HSE standards.
• Represent the organization at forums and industry events.
• Provide expert advice on HSE and communicate regulatory changes.
• Draft, review, and update standards per industry needs.
• Collaborate on content focused on health and safety themes.
• Monitor competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of multi-province Canadian HSE legislation

Strong organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills

Solid understanding of HSE's role

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Bilingual in English and French

Education

Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation

Job description

Health, Safety & Environment Advisor (Bilingual)

Department : Alcumus

Employment Type : Permanent

Location : Global

Reporting To : Director of HSE

Description

Creating Safer Workplaces for Everyone.

We want to create a better working world by building a global network of responsible buyers and suppliers. Alcumus SafeContractor takes the pain out of compliance for over 50,000 organisations globally, helping them protect their people, their operations, and the planet. We support our network of hiring clients, suppliers, and contractors by keeping them compliant with the standards that matter most, from health and safety and sustainability to ethical behaviour.

As an HSE Advisor, you will support the Director of HSE in maintaining and enhancing the technical quality and effectiveness of assigned health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards. You will collaborate with internal teams, clients, and industry stakeholders to ensure that our contractor and supply chain management solutions are compliant, forward-thinking, and commercially aligned. This role is integral to helping Alcumus SafeContractor achieve its growth and service excellence goals across key industries and territories.

Advanced English and French proficiency

This requirement is necessary because in this role, you will need to interact with clients, partners, and / or our international subsidiaries on a recurring basis, both orally and in writing.

What that means day-to-day

• Represent Alcumus SafeContractor at relevant forums and industry events to raise awareness of our standards and stay informed on emerging best practices.
• Provide expert advice on HSE and ESG matters, and communicate legislative or regulatory changes that may affect our services or existing standards.
• Draft, review, and update product, industry, or territory-specific standards, subject to approval by the Director of HSE.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to create and deliver engaging media and content focused on key health and safety themes within supplier and contractor management.
• Attend client meetings and sales presentations to gather insights, provide subject matter expertise, and ensure standards are aligned with market needs and business objectives.
• Work alongside the Director of HSE and Product Team to enhance contractor and supply chain management systems and related services.
• Monitor competitor activity and industry developments in your assigned region to inform internal strategy and maintain a competitive edge.
• Help build internal awareness of market trends and foster understanding of related sectors and adjacent markets.
• Support the ongoing development of internal teams by enhancing their technical knowledge and product understanding.

What you'll need to be successful

• In-depth knowledge of multi-province Canadian HSE legislation and regulations across provinces.
• Experience engaging with external health and safety organizations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Solid understanding of HSE's role across industries and its impact on the supply chain.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation or working toward it.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Knowledge of additional regulations such as equality, modern slavery, and quality standards.
• Membership in a regionally relevant HSE association.
• Bilingual in English and French.

What you'll get in return

Alcumus has a hybrid workplace policy. We want you to be able to do your best work here. We emphasize providing many ways to support our team to do their best work, and believe that if you look after your people, they look after everything else!

Personal Health & Wellbeing

Integrated mental health & wellbeing support

Vacation - starting at 3 weeks

Wellness Days & Annual Giving Day - an extra to give back to yourself or your community

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

End of the year, company-wide shut down for you to relax and recharge

Future Planning

LinkedIn Learning License for upskilling & development

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

Alcumus is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What you can expect if you apply

• A response to your application within 15 working days
• An interview process consisting of :
• An initial discovery call with the recruiter
• A first stage interview via Microsoft Teams
• Additional interview with the stakeholders you'll be working with closely in the role

We're keen to ensure our hiring process allows you to be at your best, so if you need us to make any adjustments, please just let us know.