HSEQ Advisor

Workingwith Sodexo; Berechurch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a proactive HSEQ Advisor for Merville Barracks, Colchester. The role focuses on ensuring health, safety, environment, quality, and fire compliance across diverse services. Candidates should have qualifications such as NEBOSH and experience in SHEF management. This position requires effective communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The company offers various employee benefits, including mental health support and career development tools.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice

24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards

Discounts for you & family

Financial tools & retirement plan

Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to CPD and continuous improvement.
• Strong IT skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide active and proactive HSEQ support across all operations on the contract.
• Identify legislative and procedural changes and lead local implementation.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, client and company requirements.

Skills

Proven SHEF experience across multiple services

Strong working knowledge of current health and safety legislation

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Highly organised and proactive

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Tech IOSH (or equivalent professional membership)

CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety or Level 3 equivalent

Job description

40 hours per week, Monday – Friday, up to £38,000.00 per annum.

Sodexo rewards and benefits.

Job Introduction

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable HSEQ Advisor to join our team at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT. This is a key role supporting the delivery and continual improvement of Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Fire (HSEQ) standards across a complex, multi‑service PFI contract.

Working closely with the HSEQ & Risk Manager, Service Managers, and the Senior Leadership Team, you will play a vital part in embedding a Zero Harm mindset, ensuring legal and contractual compliance, and promoting best practice across Soft FM and ICRL services. You will also act as a trusted advisor to both internal stakeholders and the client, supporting Sodexo's collaborative and values‑driven approach.

What you’ll do:

Health, Safety, Environment & Fire (SHEF) Compliance

• Provide active and proactive HSEQ support across all operations on the contract.
• Identify legislative and procedural changes and lead local implementation in collaboration with the HSEQ & Risk Manager.
• Manage and maintain HSE processes and SEMS documentation for Building P05.
• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, client and company requirements, including DMS and ISO standards.
• Implement, review and continuously improve robust health and safety procedures.
• Manage and maintain the contract waste management manual.
• Provide food safety advice and guidance to ICRL teams.
• Report, investigate and produce detailed reports for all incidents, near misses, accidents and potential LTIs.
• Take appropriate action in the event of incidents including fire, accidents, unfit food or other irregularities.

General & Operational Responsibilities

• Create, review and update site‑specific SHEF documentation, manuals and SOPs.
• Communicate SHEF requirements effectively to colleagues and ensure adherence.
• Support and deliver SHEF and Food Safety training across the contract.
• Lead and manage audits, inspections and accident reporting in line with contract and company requirements.
• Liaise with Colchester Garrison SHEF Advisor, consortium partners and other site representatives.
• Act as a member of the PFI Project SHEF Management Team.
• Support service managers with risk assessments, safe systems of work, emergency plans and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans.
• Submit monthly HSEQ statistics and analyse data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare accident, incident and claims investigation packs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Conduct regular safety walks, validation activities and follow‑up on corrective actions.
• Maintain effective daily communication with clients and stakeholders, representing Sodexo professionally at all times.

What you bring:

• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent).
• Tech IOSH (or equivalent professional membership).
• CIEH Intermediate Certificate in Food Safety or Level 3 equivalent.
• Proven SHEF experience across multiple services.
• Strong working knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
• ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 internal auditor qualification or experience.
• Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
• Demonstrated commitment to CPD and continuous improvement.

Desirable

• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification or experience.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Lead Auditor qualification or experience.
• CIEH Advanced Certificate in Food Safety or Level 4 equivalent.

Please Note

Due to the festive period, applications will not be reviewed or shortlisted until 5 January 2026.

What we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice.
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards.
• Discounts for you & family.
• Financial tools & retirement plan.
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!