HSE Advisor Scotland

Sodexo France; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global facilities management company is seeking an HSE Advisor based in Scotland to provide health, safety, and environmental compliance across various client sites. This role requires a recognized qualification in health and safety, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage site visits effectively. The ideal candidate will be proactive, have a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, and will be comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels. This position includes a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Discounts at over 1,900 retailers

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Recognized Health & Safety qualification at degree or diploma level.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Proven experience in achieving challenging goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety compliance support across various client sites.
• Conduct audits and training on health and safety practices.
• Support initiatives for a zero-harm mindset.

Skills

Health and Safety expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Report writing

Risk management

Communication skills

Strong IT skills

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC)

Food Safety qualification (Level 3)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EQMS

Job description

HSE Advisor - Scotland

Location: Scotland – Non-fixed site (travel required across multiple locations)

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum

Requirements - Full Driving licence

The HSE Advisor will be responsible for providing Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) compliance support across Sodexo operations and client sites throughout Scotland.

Job Introduction

The Health and Safety Advisor plays a key role in promoting and sustaining a positive health and safety culture across the business.

The Advisor is responsible for reviewing, developing, and supporting the implementation of both Sodexo and Client health and safety programmes. This includes providing professional advice and guidance to Sodexo teams across a varied portfolio of client sites in Scotland, as well as supporting account and site management teams.

This is a varied role involving auditing, training, and supporting the effective delivery of Sodexo health and safety compliance programmes, and where required, Client H&S programmes.

This position is non–fixed site. The role requires regular travel to assigned sites across Scotland and may occasionally involve visits to additional locations. Travel may include driving, public transport, and occasional overnight stays.

The job holder is responsible for planning and managing their own site visits, arranging travel and accommodation as required, and completing all associated administrative tasks.

The role supports a busy Corporate Services environment across office and manufacturing locations within the service scope. Strict adherence to statutory and regulatory requirements is essential, and all Sodexo and Client processes and procedures must be followed at all times.

As the role is employed by Sodexo, compliance with Sodexo policies and procedures is mandatory.

The position requires a high level of diligence and the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across Sodexo and Client teams.

There may also be occasional requirements to provide advice and support to other Sodexo accounts.

What You’ll Do

A scope of work is provided for each Client site to support workload allocation. Responsibilities may vary slightly depending on site requirements; however, the core duties include:

• Provide subject matter expertise and health and safety advice to Sodexo employees across Client sites
• Embed health and safety policies across all locations, supporting existing arrangements and developing new initiatives that contribute to a zero-harm mindset and ongoing compliance
• Maintain effective communication with key Sodexo personnel, Client representatives, and the Sodexo QSHE team, monitoring performance and providing advice and support at all levels
• Support teams to ensure all elements of Sodexo’s 7 Safety Nets meet legal and company requirements, including risk assessments, safe systems of work, training and competency, PPE, workplace equipment, safety walks, observations, near-miss reporting, and the 3 Checks for Safety process
• Conduct Level 1 self-inspections and Level 2 audits across Client sites, covering health and safety, food safety, quality, and safety net compliance
• Support Site Managers and Supervisors by reviewing health and safety plans, setting objectives, agreeing priorities, and ensuring effective performance management aligned with legislation, best practice, and Sodexo standards
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with Site Teams and the Sodexo QSHE team
• Support key processes including auditing, training, change control, risk management, third-party management, and accident management to ensure compliance with relevant standards
• Support environmental initiatives in collaboration with operational teams and subject matter experts
• Produce monthly progress reports and attend review and management meetings as required
• Support the development of on-account QSHE plans and contribute to the annual review of the QSHE RACI model
• Act as an active member of the Sodexo QSHE team, providing professional advice and support across the account and wider Corporate Services community
• QSHE Townhalls are held regularly, with chairing responsibilities rotated across the team. All team members contribute to content development and delivery via Microsoft Teams

Accountabilities

• Ensure health and safety standards and best practices are implemented in line with Sodexo and Client policies and procedures
• Prepare for and support audits and inspections covering health and safety, food safety, and quality compliance
• Support timely reporting and investigation of incidents to reduce accident rates and lost time incidents
• Support portfolio-wide initiatives such as the Zero Harm Mindset programme
• Build strong working relationships with Sodexo teams to encourage engagement, positive feedback, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

• A recognised Health & Safety qualification at degree or graduate diploma level, such as NEBOSH Diploma (Level 6), or a willingness to work towards this qualification
  • Minimum requirement: NEBOSH National General Certificate (NGC)
• Food Safety qualification (e.g. Food Safety for Supervisors Level 3)
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice
• Experience of setting and achieving challenging goals that drive long-term improvement
• Ability to produce clear, concise, and persuasive reports and communications
• Proven experience of building and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• A proactive, forward-thinking approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams
• Knowledge of EQMS is desirable; training will be provided

Desirable

• Experience within facilities management
• Qualification in environmental management or similar
• Safety audit qualification

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo isn’t just another job — it’s a chance to be part of something that matters. You’ll be welcomed for who you are, encouraged to bring your ideas and purpose to the table, and supported to make a real difference every day.

With access to 20+ Sodexo benefits, you’ll enjoy a competitive pension, discounts at over 1,900 retailers, gym offers, and a confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for emotional, legal, and financial support.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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