SHEs Advisor

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Advertised Salary: £41,946-£49,347 depending on skills & experience

Job Function:
Operations

Working Hours:

37

Location Type:
Office Based

Contract Type:
Permanent

Posting End Date: 30/1/26

Location: Based at Planetary Road, Wolverhampton Office (WV13 3XA
) and other Cadent sites – typically 2 days per week in office & 3 days on site

Are you passionate about creating a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future? We’re looking for a SHEs Advisor to play a vital role in driving safety, health, environmental, and quality performance across our Emergency Response & Repair and Operate & Maintain operations.

In this pivotal position, you’ll be the go-to expert for SHE compliance, ensuring our teams work safely and responsibly while delivering exceptional service. From advising on legislation to supporting audits and investigations, you’ll help embed a culture of zero harm and continuous improvement.

• Lead on Safety & Compliance: Provide expert advice to ensure all operational activities meet SHE legislation and Cadent’s Safety & Environment Management Systems.
• Drive Best Practice: Share and implement technical and procedural excellence across the business.
• Support Investigations: Guide incident investigations and ensure accurate reporting for internal and regulatory purposes.
• Champion Audits: Assist with ISO 14001 audits and compliance inspections.
• Stay Ahead: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, standards, and codes of practice.

• Qualifications: HNC or equivalent, plus NEBOSH or similar safety qualification.
• Experience: Proven background in a SHE-focused role with strong knowledge of legislation and risk management principles.
• Skills: Excellent communication, coaching, and influencing abilities, with a customer-focused mindset.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with SHE policies and regulatory requirements.

This isn’t just a compliance role it’s an opportunity to make a real impact. You’ll play a key part in shaping a culture where safety and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career or bring your expertise to a new challenge, this role offers the chance to influence, innovate, and grow.

Ready to lead the way in SHE excellence? Apply now and help us build a safer, smarter future together.

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men’s Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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