Job Description:

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Advisor

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Work with us at Riverford, and join a thriving employee-owned business 

• Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth and solutions driven Health and Safety team
• Beyond the Veg Box - At Riverford, our passion for organic vegetables is unmatched. We’re not just about delivering veg boxes; we're dedicated to sustainable farming and community building. As a part of our team, you become a co-owner, sharing in our successes and contributing to a mission that goes beyond profit. We aim to make Riverford a fulfilling place to work, where our co-owners feel valued.
• Our HQ at Wash Farm in Devon is a beautiful place to work, surrounded by good people, good food, and plenty of fresh air. As a co-owner, you’ll benefit from 33 days holiday (pro rata, including bank holidays), an ethical & generous company pension scheme, and an annual profit share, where 10% of all profits are split equally among co-owners. We also offer heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, free organic fruit and veg to take home and free parking.
• Grow with Riverford - Take the next step in your personal and professional journey with training tailored to help you grow and achieve your goals.

As our Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Advisor, you’ll help shape Riverford’s future. 

Riverford’s range of H&S risks is extensive, reflecting the breadth of our business. For example, we have production facilities, farms, a restaurant, public events, a large fleet of vehicles and numerous delivery hubs across England and Wales. You certainly won’t be bored!

The business has grown a lot in recent years, and we employ about 1000 people. We are now looking for an additional experienced H&S practitioner to support our Health and Safety Manager.

In recent years, we’ve worked hard to develop a robust H&S management system and nurture a positive culture. The challenge now is to further develop and embed a fully integrated approach across Health, Safety, Environment, Food Safety and Quality. You will support the continued development, implementation and maintenance of this integrated Management System, ensuring it remains practical, aligned to operational needs and drives continuous improvement. This role is primarily HSE-focused, with integrated FSQ responsibilities, supporting a joined-up approach to compliance and performance.

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum d.o.e

Location - Sacrewell Farm, Peterborough, PE8 6HJ

Hours - 40 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday

What You’ll Bring…

•    Easy going and personable. 
•    A strong team player; enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and adaptable. 
•    A natural ability to influence, motivate and engage stakeholders in changing safety behaviours. 
•    Passionate about creating an environment where HSE is seen as enabling and value-adding contributing to a culture where it is experienced as constructive, cooperative and enjoyable. 
•    Committed to building a culture of trust, openness and shared ownership, where people feel supported and empowered to do the right thing. 
•    A pragmatic and solutions-focused outlook 
•    Self-motivated and proactive, ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a small team. 
•    Resilient and able to deal with pressure and emergency situations when needed.

Skills and Experiences…

•    At least 3 years relevant experience of health and safety in a similar advisory role within a multi-site, diverse organisation. Experience gained in a production environment is desirable.
•    Experience of building effective working relationships with managers and stakeholders, providing practical guidance, challenge and support to improve standards and accountability.
•    Experienced and skilled at advising, coaching, communicating and influencing at all levels within an organisation, with experience of supporting managers across a multi-site business and driving health and safety change.
•    Experience of providing pragmatic environmental management advice, supporting compliance, continuous improvement and good operational practice across a diverse business.
•    Good IT skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. 
•    Possess a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent level 6 H&S qualification
•    Desirable - Certified membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) or working towards chartered status. 
•    Desirable - NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent fire safety qualification. 
•    Desirable - Environmental qualification or membership, such as NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or IEMA, or equivalent practical experience.
•    In-depth knowledge of risk management, health and safety legislation, codes of practice and their pragmatic application. 
•    Experience of supporting and improving health, safety and environmental management systems, including monitoring performance, identifying trends and driving continuous improvement.
•    Good investigative, analytical and report writing skills. 
•    Experience of supporting occupational health and wellbeing matters in partnership with managers and People teams, including contributing to practical risk reduction and safe ways of working.
•    Experience of supporting emergency preparedness and response arrangements, with an understanding of business continuity principles within an operational environment.
•    Experience of working with contractors and third parties, including reviewing arrangements, monitoring standards on site and providing clear feedback to responsible managers.
•    Able to interpret incident, audit and performance data, identify themes and present clear findings and recommendations to managers.
•    A high standard of written English, presenting information in a clear and logical format, i.e. audit reports, policies, guidance documents 
•    Good presentation skills and experience of developing and delivering health and safety training. A training qualification is desirable 
•    Experience of reviewing and auditing health and safety arrangements. An auditing qualification is desirable. 
•    A valid driving licence and willingness to regularly travel to other Riverford sites e.g. Wash farm, Devon, with overnight stays as necessary. A hire car will be provided.

Application Process: We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert early, so we encourage you to apply soon