HSEQ Manager

Sodexo France; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global services company is searching for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join their team in the Ipswich area. The candidate will promote a Zero Harm culture and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include guiding safety management systems, leading audits, and providing expert compliance advice. Ideal candidates should have a NEBOSH Level 6 diploma and strong ISO knowledge. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and wellbeing app

Discounts on high street brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement savings plan

Full training and protective uniform

Opportunities for learning and development

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Qualifications

• Experience in the Healthcare Sector is desirable.
• Detailed knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Commitment to continuous improvement within HSE disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote an integrated management system for health and safety.
• Lead audits and inspections for safety standards.
• Provide expert advice on environmental health and safety obligations.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma Level 6

Strong knowledge of quality management systems

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

Chartered IOSH membership

Job description

• Location: Ipswich and Colchester Hospitals
• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus and flexible benefits
• 40 hours per week
• Experience in Healthcare Sector is Desirable

Please read the attached job description

We’re looking for an experienced, forward‑thinking Health & Safety Manager to play a key role in supporting the safe, compliant, and high‑performing delivery of services at ESNEFT. You’ll champion our Zero Harm culture, embed strong safety behaviours, and partner with operational leaders to drive continuous improvement in health, safety, environment, and quality standards.

In this role, you’ll provide expert guidance across regulatory compliance, risk management, audit, incident reporting and cultural development—ensuring that our people, patients, clients and partners are protected, informed and supported every day.

What You’ll Do

• Support and promote an integrated management system that strengthens proactive health, safety and environmental culture across operational teams.
• Facilitate and support the development of HSEQ committees, safety walks and other engagement initiatives across the ESNEFT contract.
• Lead and maintain high standards through audits, inspections and performance monitoring, ensuring expectations around safety behaviours are met.
• Ensure Health & Safety Management Systems align to ISO 45001 and integrate into wider company quality systems.
• Promote compliance with Sodexo’s Integrated Audit Management System and ensure all units are audited within required timelines.
• Provide expert advice to managers on environmental, health and safety obligations, supporting them to meet legal and best‑practice expectations.
• Assist with the delivery of operational technical training to strengthen safety awareness, competency and compliance.
• Monitor claims trends in partnership with the National Claims Lead and support reporting for senior leaders.

What You’ll Bring

• NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 (or equivalent) and Chartered IOSH membership.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 and ISO22000 quality management systems.
• Detailed, up‑to‑date knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Ability to build effective working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders, internally and externally.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and personal development within HSE disciplines.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to produce clear factual reports and presentations.
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail, able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.
• Confident working independently and collaboratively, with a diplomatic, assertive, and approachable style.

What we offer:

• Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice and personal support)
• Free health and wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

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 Onsite Food and FM Services, Benefits and Rewards Services and Personal and 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 and Carers, 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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.