QHSE Advisor- NEBOSH

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Advisor to join their dynamic QHSE Department. This remote role offers the opportunity to work across various sectors, including education and healthcare, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. You will play a crucial role in advising operational staff, conducting audits, and driving positive change within the organization. If you are passionate about occupational health and safety and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career while contributing to a safer workplace.

Benefits

Car allowance

Paid professional memberships

Retail discounts

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Support for professional development

Access to learning and diversity communities

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Qualification is essential for this role.
• At least 12 months UK experience in health and safety.
• TECH IOSH status is required.

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

Health and Safety Compliance

Analytical Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Customer Relationship Management

Proactive Attitude

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Secondary Education

NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma

Tools

ISO Standards Knowledge

Job description

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Hours per week: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours

Qualification - NEBOSH Qualification is essential for this role

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 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 clients, covering airports, arenas, schools, hospitals, shopping centres, and sports complexes.

Interested in joining a leading facilities management company with a reputation for excellence?

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

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

We seek someone passionate about occupational health and safety, who can ensure legislative compliance and drive positive change. The ideal candidate will advise, guide, support, and coach operational staff.

Your primary responsibilities include:

1. Acting as a trusted advisor to operational managers on health and safety issues, ensuring standards are met.
2. Traveling to various sites to provide advice and guidance.
3. Monitoring and managing accidents and incidents using the reporting system.
4. Attending internal and customer meetings on behalf of the QHSE department.
5. Providing advice on environmental and quality issues under guidance.
6. Conducting internal audits as per the audit plan.
7. Supporting other departments within the QHSE team.
8. Communicating proactively on QHSE matters and preparing reports and briefs.
9. Assisting with accident and incident investigations on-site.
10. Adapting to emerging challenges.
11. Supporting delivery of QHSE strategic objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
12. Helping the business manage QHSE matters effectively and take corrective actions.
13. Liaising with enforcement authorities as needed.
14. Building relationships with customers and stakeholders.
15. Collaborating with the QHSE team to ensure consistent support across the business.

General Responsibilities:

• Avoid conflicts of interest.
• Exercise independent judgment and diligence.
• Act in good faith to promote the company's long-term success.
• Adhere to policies on equality, diversity, information security, health and 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 UK experience applying health and safety standards and legislation.
• TECH IOSH status.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance and statutory requirements.
• Practical safety management experience.
• Experience investigating significant events.
• Understanding of civil claims and criminal enforcement.
• Analytical problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication with all customer levels.
• Proactive 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.
• Constructive and respectful relationships.
• Valuing diversity and differences.
• Positive attitude towards work.
• Fair treatment of staff.
• NEBOSH Level 6 Diploma or working towards it.
• Experience in relevant sectors (e.g., facilities management, security, catering, etc.).
• Basic knowledge of ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Experience working with external auditors.

Core Expectations:

• Flexibility in working arrangements.
• Effective in fast-paced environments.
• Positive and focused attitude.
• Personal responsibility.
• Willingness to improve own skills.
• Support for company values.
• Car allowance and company mileage.
• Support for professional development.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Retail discounts.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to learning and diversity communities.