Health, Safety & Wellbeing Assurance Advisor

Southern Water; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Southern Water is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Assurance professional to provide independent, expert guidance across Operations, Facilities, Engineering and Construction. You will assess controls, report on effectiveness, and help integrate strategy with daily practices.

You will advise senior management and drive performance against the Safety, Health and Wellbeing framework while working with contractors and third parties to ensure compliant, safe operations.

Qualifications

• In depth knowledge of HSW legislation, best practice and its practical application.
• Experience in an advisory capacity on health & safety matters in utilities/facilities.
• Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent; CertIOSH minimum grading.

Responsibilities

• Account for undertaking Assurance to advise Exec Management and Board on controls.
• Evaluate HSSW processes, risks, and mitigating controls.
• Produce concise Assurance audit reports with value-add recommendations.
• Communicate with HSSW Manager, Managers, Contractors and suppliers.
• Deliver and monitor performance against Safety, Health and Wellbeing strategy.

Skills

HSW legislation knowledge

Advisory experience

UK driving licence

Dangerous Goods Safety Advisor

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

CertIOSH

CMIOSH/CFIOSH (desirable)

Job description

There has never been a more important time to join Southern Water. As we move through **AMP8**, we are delivering one of the most ambitious capital investment programmes in the industry, focused on improving environmental performance, service resilience and long‐term affordability for customers.**About the role**To provide health and safety competent assurance and advice to all parts of the business including Operations, Facilities, Engineering and Construction, ensuring Southern Water personnel and contractors operate safely, comply with legal requirements and follow the health and safety policies and procedures set by Southern Water.**What you will be responsible for*** Account for undertaking Assurance to an agreed programme to advise the Executive Management Team and Board on the adequacy and effectiveness of business controls to ensure the HSSW of SW staff and stakeholders.* Understand HSSW processes, evaluate the key business objectives, associated risks and mitigating controls.* Form an independent and objective opinion on how well the designed controls are operating.* Produce clear and concise Assurance audit reports that provide value-add recommendations to the business.* Maintain effective communication with HSSW Manager, Senior Managers, Contractors, suppliers and other third parties.* Deliver and monitor performance against the Safety, Health, and Wellbeing strategy and objectives, system, standards, processes, and procedures.**What you’ll bring to the role**Essential: * In depth knowledge of HSW legislation, best practice and its practical application.* Experience in an advisory capacity on health & Safety matters, preferably in a utility, facilities, construction or critical national infrastructure environment, ideally with some process safety experience.* Qualified to NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.* CertIOSH minimum grading* Must possess a full UK driving licence.* Dangerous Good Safety Advisor qualificationDesirable:* CMIOSH or CFIOSH, with at least 2 years post qualification experience.* Technical knowledge of the water industry (experience of isolations/permits, manual handling, street works, legionella, asbestos, chemical, statutory inspections, machinery safety, and/or CDM).* Experience of civil engineering construction projects in a health & safety consultancy role. Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britain’s water industry, investing significantly to enhance resilience, sustainability, and service excellence. With £7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30, this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed. *\"Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference.\"* If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- *Introduce Yourself*) **Our Commitment to Diversity**We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. **Additional information**In line with Southern Water’s security requirements, successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their identity, eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record check (DBS) and verification of their employment and/or education history for the past three years. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of all pre‐employment checks, including security vetting.Please note that if a candidate does not meet the required security standards or fails to pass the vetting process, Southern Water reserves the right to withdraw the offer of employment. Some positions may also require higher levels of security vetting, which may involve providing additional documentation. #LI-Hybrid#LI-AC1### Interested in the role?* We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so if you are interested in the position please do send your application over today to ensure consideration.* We truly appreciate every application. Please note, that due to the volume of interest, we may not be able to provide personalised feedback to all applicants.### Our Benefits* Company and performance-related bonus* Generous pension* Life assurance payment equal to four times your annual salary* Health benefits through a Cash Plan* Two paid community volunteering days a year* 28 days annual holiday* Occupational health service* Retail discount app* We offer competitive maternity leave, and flexible return to work options### Everybody Welcome* We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.### Need flexibility in your work?* Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?