QHSE Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Health and Safety Advisor to join their dynamic QHSE Department. This remote role offers the chance to engage with various sectors including education and healthcare, ensuring compliance and driving positive change. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational health and safety, coupled with the ability to provide guidance and support to operational teams. With a commitment to professional development, this position promises a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment focused on excellence and safety.

Benefits

Car allowance

Professional development

Memberships

Retail discounts

Gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to internal learning platforms

Diversity communities

Qualifications

• At least 12 months of practical health and safety experience in the UK.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance and legislation.
• Experience investigating significant events.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a trusted advisor on health and safety issues.
• Monitoring and managing accidents and incidents.
• Conducting internal audits as per the audit plan.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Customer relationship management skills

Knowledge of health and safety compliance

Practical safety management experience

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Secondary education

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

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Hours per week: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week

Business Overview

OCS is a global facilities service provider with 120,000 colleagues and 8,000 customers across the UK, Europe, APAC, and Middle East regions. Our mission is to become the best provider of facilities services for colleagues, customers, and communities by making people and places the best they can be.

We offer a range of standalone and integrated services to high-profile public and private customers, covering airports, arenas, schools, hospitals, shopping centres, and sports complexes.

Would you be interested in joining a leading facilities management company known for excellence?

We are recruiting a remote Health and Safety Advisor to join our passionate QHSE Department.

This remote role offers exposure to various FM sectors, sites, and industries, including education, healthcare, venues, and retail. It provides ongoing professional development with CPD, working with the UK&I QHSE team.

We seek someone passionate about occupational health and safety, capable of ensuring legislative compliance and driving positive change by advising, guiding, supporting, and coaching operational colleagues.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Acting as a trusted advisor to operational managers on health and safety issues, ensuring standards are met.
• Traveling to sites to provide health and safety guidance.
• Monitoring and managing accidents and incidents.
• Attending internal and customer meetings on behalf of the QHSE department.
• Providing advice on environmental and quality issues under guidance.
• Conducting internal audits as per the audit plan.
• Supporting other QHSE team departments.
• Communicating proactively on QHSE matters, preparing reports, bulletins, and briefs.
• Assisting with accident and incident investigations.
• Responding to emerging challenges and supporting QHSE strategic objectives.
• Managing QHSE matters effectively and taking corrective actions when needed.
• Liaising with enforcement authorities when required.
• Building relationships with customers and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with the QHSE team to ensure consistent support across the business.

General Expectations:

• Avoid conflicts of interest.
• Exercise independent judgment and diligence.
• Act in good faith, promoting long-term success.
• Adhere to policies on equality, diversity, security, health, safety, and data protection.

About You:

• Right to work in the UK.
• Secondary education with high numeracy and literacy levels.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent.
• At least 12 months of practical health and safety experience in the UK.
• TECH IOSH status.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance and legislation.
• Practical safety management experience.
• Experience investigating significant events.
• Understanding of civil claims and enforcement.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with all levels.
• Customer relationship management skills.
• Ethical and sustainable behavior.
• Full UK driver’s license.
• Commitment to performance excellence.
• Motivational and encouraging attitude.
• Open and transparent communication.
• Respectful relationships.
• Value diversity and differences.
• Positive attitude towards work.
• Fair treatment of staff.
• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or working towards it.
• Experience in relevant sectors like facilities management, security, catering, etc.
• Basic knowledge of ISO standards.
• Experience working with external auditors.

Core Expectations:

• Flexibility to ensure high service levels.
• Self-motivated in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive and focused approach.
• Personal responsibility.
• Willingness to improve skills continuously.
• Support UK&I group’s values.
• Benefits include car allowance, professional development, memberships, retail discounts, gym membership, Cycle to Work scheme, and access to internal learning platforms and diversity communities.