HSE Advisor

AQA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AQA seeks an experienced HSE Advisor to support its health, safety, and environmental practices across all sites. The role involves implementing HSE practices, conducting audits, and providing training, aimed at building a safer and more sustainable organization. Candidates should have a NEBOSH qualification and strong communication skills to engage effectively with all levels of staff.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension scheme (up to 11.5% employer contributions)

35-hour workweek

25 days of annual leave plus additional holiday during December

Access to network groups (LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, etc.)

Online learning resources

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive HSE management system knowledge.
• NEBOSH qualification required.
• Strong data, audits, and risk assessments experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group HSE & Business Continuity Manager.
• Ensure HSE practices are effectively implemented.
• Conduct audits, investigations, training, and support sustainability initiatives.

Skills

HSE management system knowledge

Data management

Programme management

Communication

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or General Certificate

Job description

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year, thanks to our dedicated staff.

HSE Advisor
Permanent
Manchester
£38,500 to £40,000
Hybrid Working – 3 days in office per week

We are seeking an experienced HSE Advisor who is knowledgeable, caring, and eager to make a meaningful impact. This role involves supporting health, safety, and environmental practices across all AQA sites, working closely with the Group HSE & Business Continuity Manager and the wider team.

Benefits include private medical insurance, a competitive pension scheme (up to 11.5% employer contributions), a 35-hour workweek, 25 days of annual leave plus additional holiday during December, bank holidays, access to network groups (LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, disAbility, women’s empowerment, wellbeing, ethnic minorities), online learning resources, volunteering days, and more.

Your responsibilities will include ensuring HSE practices are effectively implemented, auditing, investigating incidents, providing training, and supporting sustainability initiatives. Construction experience is a plus, given the expanding portfolio.

Ideal candidates will possess a NEBOSH Diploma or General Certificate, experience with data, audits, risk assessments, and excellent communication skills. You should be organized, proactive, and capable of engaging with colleagues at all levels.

This is an opportunity to be part of a team committed to building a safer, smarter, and more sustainable organization.

If you're ready to step up, apply now and demonstrate how you can contribute to AQA’s success or consider other opportunities if not.

AQA is an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and supported.

Note: We work with a preferred supplier list. Unsolicited CVs will not incur agency fees.

Full Job Description

Purpose: Support the Group HSE & Business Continuity Manager in delivering high-quality, compliant health, safety, and environment services across all sites.

Key Activities: Implement HSE practices, provide advisory services, conduct audits and investigations, develop training, support compliance, and assist in sustainability projects.

Requirements: Extensive HSE management system knowledge, NEBOSH qualification, strong data and programme management skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach.

If you meet these criteria and are passionate about health, safety, and environmental excellence, we encourage you to apply.