Location
London / Hybrid with travel to sites across the Southern region of the UK

Hours
35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary
£50,170.74 per annum

About the Role
As a QHSE Advisor at Riverside Property Services, you will support the Head of QHSE to develop and implement strategies for health, safety, and environmental sustainability across the organisation. Your role will involve identifying health, safety, and environmental issues and opportunities, communicating solutions, and working with employees to ensure workplace risks are controlled and environmental impacts minimised. You will assist in delivering Riverside's Health & Safety and Environmental Policies, monitor legislative changes, promote best practices, and support operational teams to comply with relevant policies. Key responsibilities include conducting audits and inspections, investigating accidents and near misses, maintaining accident statistics, liaising with trade unions, reviewing risk assessments, and providing general health and safety advice. The role requires flexibility, confidentiality, and a commitment to equality and diversity. You will be expected to travel regularly and hold a valid UK driving licence. Riverside offers a supportive environment with investment in learning, development, and flexible working options.

Why Riverside?
Riverside is a housing association with a 90-year history of revitalising communities and providing over 75,000 affordable homes across the UK. We offer competitive pay, generous pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and a wide range of benefits. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a respectful and empowering workplace. This role is part of our Ethnic Diversity guaranteed interview scheme, encouraging applications from ethnically diverse candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

Experience
- NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent) with relevant experience
- Competent in audit and inspection processes including report writing and action plan development
- Experience working with Health and Safety & Environmental management systems including ISO9001, ISO45001, and ISO14001
- Competent in the use of IT platforms such as Microsoft Word and Excel
- High attention to detail

Qualifications
- Desirable: Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. IOSH, IIRSM)
- Internal Auditor certification (9001/14001/45001)
- IEMA Environmental Management Certificate
- Professional Membership (IOSH, IIRSM or equivalent)

About you
- Flexibility to work across various locations with travel to sites
- Strong planning, organising, and interpersonal skills
- Proven team player with ability to interact and influence at all levels
- Compassion for the environment and sustainability
- Motivated to drive self-development and improve knowledge through networking
- Commitment to equal opportunities and non-discriminatory practices
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work flexibly within operational hours

Technology Skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams