Risk & Assurance Advisor

Salary: Competitive plus car/allowance, bonus and Veolia benefits

Hours: 40 hours per week

Location: In and around the South West, with the flexibility for National travel when required.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. 

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you:

• 25 days of annual leave.

• Access to our company pension scheme.

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers.

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to.

• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household.

• One paid day every year to volunteer and support your community.

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential.

What you’ll be doing:

• To provide expert advice and to actively support the business on R&A matters by conducting regular site visits to assure the business has the right standards in place

• Identify risk & support Operational teams implementing control measures whilst promoting best practice

• Ensure that all improvement projects are implemented at site level and outstanding actions are identified within the site improvement plan.

• Be a part of a multi-layer assurance strategy. Evaluate the site against the VMR (Veolia Minimum Requirements) to ensure it meets the requirements. Visit locations according to the agreed-upon schedule to interact with operational teams and observe their daily activities.

• Monitor the performance of your sites in order to identify where additional support / actions are required, escalating any concerns to Senior Advisor and/or manager.

• Promote good practice across the team and recommend improvements to the standards i.e. VMR.

• Monitor with the operational teams the close out of action from audits, events and investigations, supporting sites carrying out event investigations to identify root causes.

• Support R&A Team with communication on good practice and lessons learnt.

What we are looking for:

The ideal candidate will combine technical knowledge with a keen eye for potential hazards and a practical mindset for problem-solving. They should be able to navigate complex situations, propose realistic solutions, and effectively communicate these to all levels of the business.

• Previous experience in a Safety Advisor Role ideally in the waste management sector, with a NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum

• Internal Auditor Training, with experience of different operational activities. Motivated to be actively part of the improvement programme and implementation of this within operational sites

• An individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to provide industry-leading customer service to all internal and external customers.

• Strong hazard perception skills, with the ability to identify and assess potential risks in various operational environments

• A pragmatic approach to finding solutions, demonstrating the ability to develop practical and effective strategies to address safety concerns.

What's next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, being named as a Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for two years in a row! This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process please do not hesitate to let us know.

We know how important it is to be fully committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive place to work for every one of our colleagues. We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination because of sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

We therefore welcome and encourage all candidates who meet the minimum requirements to apply.