Hs&e Advisor

**About You**

Are you a self-motivated and organised individual as well as being someone who is a naturally confident and articulate communicator? Do you have a desire and willingness to learn and an ability to provide practical solutions to influence change? If so, we have great opportunity for you to join our talented Health, Safety and Environment Department as a HS&E Advisor.

We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will need to be tenacious, adaptable, professional and above all a team player and will hold a full UK Driving Licence to fulfil the requirements of travel for this role.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Director of HS&E you will play a crucial role in supporting the Southern division team. You will be responsible for delivering professional in-house Health, Safety and Environment services predominantly covering sites in the Devon and extending to sites in the South West.

You will be supporting and promoting a positive and collaborative approach to health, safety and environment activities ensuring the Company complies and adheres to all current legislation, policies, and procedures.

The role is hybrid, with a mix of site visits, home working and occasional office days in Ringwood.

We understand the importance of our people and invest in development, support, and remuneration. We will ensure that you are provided with the guidance and support you need to truly realise your potential. Full training will be provided so this a great opportunity for someone who is looking for the next step in their career.

**Benefits**

**Financial**:

- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- Company Car or Car Allowance
- Life Assurance
- Professional Subscriptions paid for

**Lifestyle/Health & Wellbeing**:

- 24 days holiday (rising to 28) plus Bank Holidays
- 2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation)
- Health benefits such as Private Health Care (Employee Only) Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher
- Colleagues Benefit Booklet with a range of store offers discounts and promotions
- Family Friendly Policies
- Excellent development opportunities

**Your Attributes**

**You will have**:

- An understanding of construction and / or health and safety are an advantage.
- A NEBOSH Certificate (or working towards).
- Good IT skills and attention to detail.
- A CSCS Card and member of IOSH (any level).
- A full UK Driving Licence.

**You will bring**:

- Self-motivated with effective organisation skills.
- Strong communication skills with a positive can do attitude.
- The ability to develop relationships and trust.
- A willingness and desire to learn, engage effectively with all levels across the organisation, be flexible, and an ability to provide practical solutions and to influence change.
- Seek Continual Professional Development, and maintain knowledge of all current legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of November 2021, McCarthy Stone operates 475 developments across the UK for more than 20,000 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2022 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list