Riverside
QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental) Advisor
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QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental) Advisor
QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental) Advisor
Job Summary
Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £50,170.74 per annum Working Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Location: London / Hybrid
Support the Head of QHSE at Riverside Property Services (RPS) to develop and implement health, safety and environmental strategies that improve workplace safety, reduce risks, and minimise environmental impact. Identify and execute solutions while ensuring employee compliance across Riverside’s operations.
If you align with our values and are eager to make a significant impact, apply even if you don’t meet all criteria—we recruit for potential.
The Difference You’ll Make
- Guide policy implementation and legislative compliance for health, safety, and sustainability across RPS.
- Audit, investigate, and mitigate risks while fostering a culture of safe and responsible workplace practices.
- Collaborate with teams to control workplace hazards, minimise environmental impact, and train employees on compliance.
- Support compliance with ISO standards (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001) and legislative updates.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy and Service Development
- Implement health, safety, and environmental policies and improvement strategies for RPS.
- Monitor legislative changes and update the Health & Safety Legal Register with relevant policies.
- Lead the development of standardised systems for robust QHSE management.
- Promote best practices across all Riverside activities.
Service Delivery
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Ensure compliance with QHSE policies for operational teams across Southern UK.
Worksite-based audits & inspections; remedial action planning.
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Conduct accident/incident investigations (including RIDDOR reporting), analyse trends, and implement preventative measures.
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Maintain accident statistics and implement corrective actions where necessary.
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Provide guidance to the Health & Safety Committee, trade union representatives, and safety officers.
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Collaborate with managers, supervisors, and staff to refine risk assessments and improve workplace safety performance.
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Uphold Riverside’s Equality and Diversity policy in all operational tasks.
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Consistently maintain data accuracy and confidentiality, adhering to legal requirements.
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Perform site reviews of contractors’ and suppliers’ information/practices.
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Travel required ( predominantly Southern region-based company sites).
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Adhere to RSPSA behaviours and Confidentiality Code.
Requirements
Essential
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Hold the NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent recognised qualifications). Minimum 1-2 years of relevant QHSE experience in drafting reports/preparations (audits, risk assessments, action plans)
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Proven ability in audit processes—including drafting reports and action plans.
Hands‐on experience evaluating management systems and passing recommendations.
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Confident working with HS&E management systems, including:
- ISO 9001 (Quality)
- ISO 45001 (OHSMS, health safety)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental)
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Excellent ability with Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel (including limited data analysis).
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High attention to detail and documentation. Critical accuracy – focusing on risks/procedures.
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UK Driving Licence mandatory for site visits and travel requirements.
Desirable
- Membership with relevant QHSE Professional Bodies (e.g. IOSH, IIRSM, IEMA).
- Additional Internal Auditor Certification (e.g. ISO 9001/14001/45001).
Personal Qualities
- Flexibility and adaptability, willing to deploy across Southern UK if required.
- Strong self‐initiated organisational skills to handle diverse responsibilities.
- Collaborative attitude:
- Proactive networker; able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Enjoys active engagement with teams to evolve awareness and provide solutions.
- Passionate about sustainability
- Example: involvement in events/projects to improve environmental outcomes.
- Drive for learning growth: compete routine tasks using all available resources.
- Unwavering commitment to equal opportunities and inclusivity.
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Technology
- Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
About Riverside
We are Riverside Property Services, a not-for-profit social housing and regeneration organisation with over 75,000 homes across the UK.
Our mission: to create inclusive homes which transform lives and communities. Every day we deliver homelessness services, elderly care, mental health support, finance advice, and specialist living solutions.
Guiding values: Inclusiveness, Integrity, Respect.
Core belief: that housing shouldn’t build barriers, but bridges.
Once a week, we achieve more than we planned – and one reason is our fantastic team members.
Join us to shape the future of communities.
Your Benefits at Riverside
✅ Competitive Salary with a pension plan. ✅ 25 holidays/year (plus bank holidays). ✅ Flexible working available (with Hyderabad/ home portfolios). ✅ Commitment to training/development (career progression investment). ✅ Diverse range of benefits to support well-being and work-life balance.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Riverside, we embrace diversity in its fullest form, as core to our vision. All colleagues are seen, heard, and empowered. Our shared commitment to equity means we strive to recognise, remove, and eliminate inequality in our society.
New Ethics – New Realities
Equality, Fairness & Accountability Framework.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme – If of Ethnically Minority.background, we guarantee an interview if you demonstrably meet the criteria.
Key Takeaways
- Apply even if you don’t meet every essential—we value potential!
- Apply early—positions close early.
- Travel expected as part of the role.
"Because every person should have somewhere to call theirs."
We welcome your application at H jobs@riversidehousing.org.uk.
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