Health, Safety & Environmental Spec

Farnborough, England, United Kingdom

12/19/2024

Location: Farnborough / Bristol (*Hybrid)

Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits

Working Hours: (Full-time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri}

• Hybrid At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, on average 8 days a month. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are
  
  
  

Who We Are

We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.

At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.

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What You’ll Do

As our Health, Safety, and Environmental specialist, you'll play a crucial role in making sure that all the necessary Health, Safety, and Environmental measures are in place across VBSE. You'll be involved in every phase of our projects and services, acting as the go-to expert for ensuring that our systems, environments, and equipment are always compliant and safe. Your expertise will help us maintain a secure and healthy workplace for everyone.

You will be responsible for reviewing, assessing, and implementing new and existing safety documentation in accordance with VFUK policy. This includes safety case reports, safety management plans, and VBSE Risk Assessments. Additionally, you will provide specialist advice on the application of safety arrangements and manage internal investigations and remedial actions based on HSE audits, quarterly site returns, and near-miss incidents.

Your role will also involve assessing the impact of equipment changes, safety alerts, and safety justifications to support the commissioning and approval of equipment. You will advise internal personnel, customer safety teams, and senior management on safety matters. Furthermore, you will be responsible for all VBSE Health & Safety requirements, including Risk Assessments and VBSE Site Health & Safety checks. You will represent VBSE at internal and external meetings such as safety working groups, change boards, and other appropriate safety meetings.

Lastly, you will work closely with the central HSE team to ensure best practices are followed within the organization. This includes supporting internal and external inspections and audits, as well as any investigations and actions required.

Who You Are

You possess extensive knowledge and experience in regulatory compliance, including workplace safety practices, hazard identification and assessment, incident investigations, and reporting. Your background in providing technical advice and delivering safety products or services within regulated industries showcases your expertise in this field.

Your excellent interpersonal and team-working skills enable you to communicate effectively and influence others. As a Chartered Member of IOSH or someone working towards this qualification, you bring a high level of professionalism and dedication to your role.

Additionally, you have experience working within secure environments and understand the importance of adhering to security policies. Your good level of ICT skills further supports your ability to perform effectively in this role.

Security Clearance: This position requires the person to hold or to be eligible to undergo UK Developed Vetting (DV) clearance.

Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

What We Offer

We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools and market leading parental leave policies.

Together We Can

Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.