Health and Safety Advisor

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Welcome to Center Parcs – the number one choice for short break holidays, employing a team of over 10,000 across Head Office and six separate villages located in the UK and Ireland.

HEALTH AND SAFETY ADVISOR - FOOD

Up to £49,000 per annum dependent upon experience, plus 12% bonus scheme and company car

Hybrid role with office-based, home-working + travel

This is a key role within our Health and Safety team, focusing principally on our Food, Beverage, and Retail divisions, where you’ll relish the opportunity to influence food safety policy and apply your expertise across all aspects of Health, Safety and Compliance.

Reporting to the Director of Health & Safety and Risk, you will work with senior members of the Food and Beverage team, your input and involvement will be significant, providing guidance on day-to-day H&S matters, whilst also advising on innovation, seasonal events and menu creation, in relation to all thing’s food safety. 

If you’re an experienced practitioner, with a real passion for food safety, then you’ll realise this opportunity offers the exciting prospect of working in a unique setting, with the chance to develop your career in an industry leading business that recognises and rewards real talent.

HOURS OF WORK

You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period (37.5 hours per week). Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, dynamic working is available whereby the earliest start time is 7am and the latest finish time is 7pm.

Please note, this role will be hybrid with a mixture of office-based and home-working.

ABOUT YOU

Essential requirements:

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Full Member of CIEH
• Ability to influence
• Significant post qualification experience in Food Safety and Health & Safety
• Professional resilience

Desirable requirements:

• Full Membership of IOSH
• Knowledge and experience of construction
• Commercial experience
• Experience in Facilities management safety

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Management Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Closing date:  11 February 2025 at 12 Noon

1^st interviews to be held:  25 February 2025

2^nd interviews to be held:  3 March 2025

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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At Center Parcs, everyone’s welcome.

We recognise that we’re all at our best when we’re being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.