HSE Manager
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Location: Newbury + *Hybrid Working
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.
Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
What you'll do
H&SE is about 'how we operate our business successfully' not what do we need to do to comply with H&SE. Vodafone Health, Safety & Environment is about thinking about things differently, making a significant lasting positive change to our business and doing things that are more aligned to who we are as a brand.
The Health Safety & Environment Manager provides an exciting opportunity to join a leading team to be a key enabler in delivering the Vodafone UK H&S Vision of keeping our people safe and well and minimising the impact from our business operations on the environment. In the role you will:
• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Environment Agency (EA) legislation and any developments that affect Vodafone UK
• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. RF hazards, batteries, radios, fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases
• Maintain efficient and effective interfaces with all business functions, UKHSE team, 3rd parties working on behalf of Vodafone, Customers, External Auditors
• Maintain own capability and competence in HSE such that they can fulfil statutory obligations placed on Vodafone regarding access to competent advice
• Prepare and maintain H&S policies, standards and guidance for Technology employees
• Lead internal and external H&S audits
Who you are
• Health & Safety experience gained within a corporate environment, preferably within Telco
• Working towards or has Chartered Membership of the Institute of Occupational Health & Safety- Essential
• Experience in manging ISO45001 & 14001- Essential
• Self -driven with ability to work with the minimum of supervision
• Able to build and maintain positive working relationships
• Strong stakeholder experience in consulting, listening and understanding the needs of both internal and external customers.
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.
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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.