Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Join Our Health and Safety at The Compleat Food Group!

We’re excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our dedicated and professional SHE team in Milton Keynes!

The Senior HSE Advisor is accountable for driving health, safety, and environmental performance within their designated area of responsibility. The role ensures effective implementation of the HSE strategy, governance framework, and management systems to maintain compliance and deliver operational excellence. The Senior HSE Advisor collaborates with leadership teams, supports HSE practitioners, and appropriately escalates issues to ensure continuous improvement and a strong safety culture. 

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group, we're on a mission to create delectable food that not only brings joy to your taste buds but also extends love to our planet. We fondly refer to it as 'Food to Feel Good' because we believe in savouring every bite whilst making a positive impact.

Our team of over c.6,500 remarkable individuals forms the core of all that we undertake. Their genuine passion drives the creation of delectable products for UK consumers, prominent retailers, and our thrilling market-leading brands such as Wall's Pastry, Squeaky Bean, and Unearthed.

Role Details:

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm

Role Type: Permanent, Full Time Role

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum depending on experience, with Car Allowance and discretionary bonus scheme.

Your Duties Will Include:

• Lead risk assessments, ensuring effective control measures and safe operational practices.
• Investigate incidents, identify root causes, and oversee completion of corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation, policies, and management systems.
• Deliver HSE training, awareness, and competency programmes.
• Provide guidance and support to HSE practitioners and operational teams.
• Ensure robust emergency response, site security, and waste management arrangements.
• Maintain compliance with environmental regulations, applying Best Available Techniques (BAT).
• Engage with leadership teams to integrate HSE systems and communicate performance.
• Facilitate HSE meetings, promoting engagement and a strong safety culture.
• Manage assigned HSE budgets, resources, and health assessment programmes.
• Liaise with regulators and authorities, ensuring timely and accurate information sharing.
• Support internal, external, and customer audits, ensuring findings are addressed.
• Maintain professional standards through ongoing CPD and active participation in the HSE community.
• Contribute to governance framework deployment and achievement of functional HSE objectives.
• Collaborate across teams, share best practice, and promote continuous improvement.
• Undertake additional tasks as required, aligned with business risk and priorities.

Your Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ HSE experience. 
• Level 3 HSE Ofqual qualification, working towards Level 6. 
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation, compliance, physical security management, and trade effluent requirements. 
• Strong capability in forward thinking and use of technology systems and devices. 
• Ability to deliver HSE functions effectively, support operational teams, and influence leadership teams.
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Package and Benefits:

• Car Allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 2 Employee Volunteering Days per year
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies: 

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.