HSEQ Advisor

Sodexo Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing app access

Discounts scheme

Salary/finance support

Retirement plan

Death-in-Service

Learning & development

Cycle to Work

Volunteer opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

Sodexo Live! seeks an experienced HSEQ Advisor for Newcastle United Football Club's St James' Park venue. You will drive health, safety, environment and food-safety standards across a high-profile stadium and events calendar, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

Lead audits, risk assessments and RAMS, while collaborating with operations, chefs and clients to deliver safe, high-quality guest experiences throughout matchdays and live events.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH qualification or working towards within six months.
• Experience in Health, Safety, Environment, Quality or Food Safety roles.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Food Safety guidance to operations.
• Conduct audits, inspections and compliance reviews across venues.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, identify root causes and preventive actions.
• Deliver training, toolbox talks and inductions to managers and frontline teams.
• Develop RAMS and safe systems of work; support food safety and EH inspections.

Skills

NEBOSH qualification

IOSH membership

Audit & inspections

Data analysis

MS Office (Excel)

Stakeholder management

Food safety & ISO

Tools

ISO frameworks

Job description

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£highly competitive + bonus and excellent benefits

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Closing Date:

25/10/2026

Job Category:

Health & Safety

UK Sodexo Live

Job Introduction

Newcastle United Football Club, St James Park, Strawberry Place, NE1 4ST

£highly competitive + bonus and excellent benefits

Free onsite car parking, free staff lunch when on shift

Job Introduction

Be at the heart of one of the UK's most iconic sports and events venues

Are you an experienced HSEQ professional looking for a role where no two days are the same?

Sodexo Live! is seeking a passionate and proactive HSEQ Advisor to join our team at the world-famous St. James' Park, home of Newcastle United Football Club. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering safe, compliant and exceptional catering, hospitality and event experiences for tens of thousands of guests throughout the year.

From Premier League matchdays and VIP hospitality experiences to concerts and major live events, you'll be at the forefront of ensuring world-class standards across a fast-paced, high-profile venue welcoming over 52,000 fans and guests.

As HSEQ Advisor, you will be the subject matter expert for Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Food Safety across the venue.

You'll work closely with operational leaders, chefs, hospitality teams and client stakeholders to ensure compliance while driving continuous improvement and best practice.

We're looking for an experienced HSEQ professional who can confidently engage with stakeholders at every level and bring a practical, solutions-focused approach.

If you're someone who thrives on influencing positive change, building a strong safety culture and working closely with operational teams, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Driving a positive and proactive Health & Safety culture across the venue
• Providing professional HSEQ and Food Safety guidance to operational teams
• Conducting audits, inspections and compliance reviews across kitchens, hospitality suites and concessions
• Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventative actions
• Delivering engaging training, toolbox talks and inductions to managers and frontline teams
• Supporting major event planning and ensuring safe operational delivery on matchdays and event days
• Developing and maintaining risk assessments, RAMS, COSHH assessments and safe systems of work
• Supporting food safety compliance and assisting with environmental health inspections
• Producing insightful reports and KPI analysis to drive performance improvements
• Building strong relationships with Newcastle United and key stakeholders to ensure seamless compliance across the venue

For a full list of responsibilities please view the attached job description

What You Bring:

• NEBOSH qualification (or working towards within an agreed timeframe)
• Experience within a Health & Safety, HSEQ or Food Safety position
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance frameworks
• Experience managing audits, inspections and compliance systems
• Experience investigating accidents and incidents
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Level 4 Food Safety qualification, or willingness to achieve within six months
• Experience within stadiums, events, hospitality, catering or visitor attractions
• IOSH, CIEH or other professional membership
• Auditing qualifications or experience
• Experience working within ISO accredited environments
• Demonstrable success in delivering continuous improvement initiatives

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo Live! is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.