SHEQ Advisor

Ipsum; Erith; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Group Pension Plan

Career development & progression with?

24/7 virtual GP access

Cycle to Work scheme

Discount club

Life assurance

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Long service recognition

Active local social committees

Regular social events

Paid volunteering opportunities

Job summary

Ipsum is seeking a dedicated SHEQ Advisor to boost compliance across our sites. You will provide guidance on SHEQ management systems, coach employees, and ensure adherence to legislative obligations. The role is full-time, based at our Reading office with travel to sites and hybrid working.

You will influence safety culture, develop policies, and support risk management across the group, divisions, and contracts, driving continuous improvement and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety required; IOSH membership beneficial.
• Experience in a similar SHEQ role is key; strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Full UK driving licence required; willingness to travel to sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support SHEQ across the group and sites.
• Coach employees on SHEQ systems and compliance with legislation.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and risk controls.
• Support managers and clients in planning and achieving SHEQ targets.
• Conduct site visits and provide corrective-action guidance for non-conformities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Presentations

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

IOSH Membership

Job description

SHEQ Advisor

Location: Reading and Home Based including travel

Employment type: Full Time

Working Hours: Monday to Friday

What’s in it for you…

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

About the role…

Our business is growing, and through this growth we have the opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our team. You will provide the business with guidance and support in relation to compliance with our SHEQ management systems and compliance with our legislative obligations. As a safety expert you will provide coaching and mentoring to employees in relation to the use of our SHEQ management systems. This is a full time permanent role based from our office in Erith with some travel to sites and hybrid working.

As a SHEQ Advisor you will…

• Maintain a dynamic and driven approach to promoting and supporting SHEQ across the group, the divisions, depots and sites within your own remit.
• Be an ambassador for SHEQ and promoting “out of the box” thinking to enable solutions to problems to be identified and implemented effectively with the customers and the operations that you support.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, management systems and risk controls which help reduce risk and support a positive SHEQ culture.
• Support and working closely with the internal customers, divisions, contracts, operational managers and teams as well as supporting clients and other key stakeholders in relation to planning, reviewing, and achieving SHEQ targets and objectives, promoting continuous improvement and helping to implement the requirements of our Occupational Health and Safety Plan.
• Support the contracts to measure and monitor performance against the Group and Divisional Occupational Health and Safety Plans.
• Conduct site visits to monitor and review performance and provide feedback (audit and inspection reports), and provide guidance and advice in relation to the corrective action that can/could be taken to address any non-conformances that are identified.

About you…

You will have a NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety along with IOSH Membership. Experience in a similar role is key, and it would be beneficial if you had industry knowledge or worked on Tier 1 sites previously, but this isn't essential. You will be motivated, a fantastic communicator and keen to provide your HSEQ knowledge and expertise to the business. You will be confident leading meetings, building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and delivering impactful presentations. As this role requires some travel you will need to have a full UK driving licence.

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