Risk & Assurance Advisor

Veolia; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in the United Kingdom seeks a Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with safety standards while supporting operational teams across the Luton area and nationally. The ideal candidate should have experience in safety advisory roles, especially in waste management, and possess a NEBOSH General Certificate. This position offers competitive salary, flexibility, and various benefits, making a significant impact in promoting safety practices across the organization.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Access to health resources

Virtual GP access

Paid volunteer day

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Safety Advisor Role in the waste management sector.
• Internal Auditor Training with practical implementation experience.
• Ability to navigate complex situations and propose realistic solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site visits to ensure compliance with standards.
• Identify risks and support operational teams in implementing controls.
• Evaluate sites against Veolia Minimum Requirements (VMR).
• Monitor site performance and escalate issues as needed.
• Promote good practices and recommend improvements.

Skills

Safety Advisory

Hazard Perception

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Salary: Competitive plus car/allowance, bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: In and around the Luton area, with the flexibility for National travel when required.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to our company pension scheme.
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers.
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.
• One paid day every year to volunteer and support your community.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you’ll be doing:

• To provide expert advice and to actively support the business on R&A matters by conducting regular site visits to assure the business has the right standards in place
• Identify risk & support Operational teams implementing control measures whilst promoting best practice
• Ensure that all improvement projects are implemented at site level and outstanding actions are identified within the site improvement plan.
• Be a part of a multi-layer assurance strategy. Evaluate the site against the VMR (Veolia Minimum Requirements) to ensure it meets the requirements. Visit locations according to the agreed-upon schedule to interact with operational teams and observe their daily activities.
• Monitor the performance of your sites in order to identify where additional support / actions are required, escalating any concerns to Senior Advisor and/or manager.
• Promote good practice across the team and recommend improvements to the standards i.e. VMR.
• Monitor with the operational teams the close out of action from audits, events and investigations, supporting sites carrying out event investigations to identify root causes.
• Support R&A Team with communication on good practice and lessons learnt.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will combine technical knowledge with a keen eye for potential hazards and a practical mindset for problem-solving. They should be able to navigate complex situations, propose realistic solutions, and effectively communicate these to all levels of the business.

• Previous experience in a Safety Advisor Role ideally in the waste management sector, with a NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum
• Internal Auditor Training, with experience of different operational activities. Motivated to be actively part of the improvement programme and implementation of this within operational sites
• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Strong hazard perception skills, with the ability to identify and assess potential risks in various operational environments
• A pragmatic approach to finding solutions, demonstrating the ability to develop practical and effective strategies to address safety concerns.

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We’re proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we’re also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.

We’re dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.

We’re also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.