Safety, Health, Environment & Safety (SHES) Training Programme – Cadent – East of England

Location -East of England based; travel and regular office/onsite working will be required.

Hours -37 a week, applications for part time and job share are welcome.

Start Date- Monday September 2nd 2024, final interviews to take place 10th May.

Salary: £26,534 - £31,000 depending on your skill set & company car

Cadent is on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals eager to dive into the world of Safety, Health, Environment, and Security (SHES)! Whether you're contemplating the beginning of your career, looking to pivot into a field brimming with purpose, or aiming to share your rich experience, we've got an unparalleled opportunity that awaits you. We understand that one size doesn't fit all, which is why we're excited to offer a programme that can be tailored to fit your unique journey - regardless of your age or experience level. Flexible arrangements such as job sharing, or part-time roles are on the table because finding the right person with a genuine passion for our SHES mission is our top priority.

Join us as part of our Future Talent programme within Cadent's operational team and immerse yourself in a role that's far from ordinary. As a pioneering member of our team, you'll play a crucial role from day one, engaging directly with assurance activities, ensuring compliance, leading initiatives to enhance employee wellbeing, and fostering a culture deeply rooted in safety. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to make a tangible difference in creating a safer, healthier, and more engaging workplace.

Our SHES training programme is designed to provide you with invaluable, hands-on experience across a broad spectrum of safety, health, and environmental management areas. You'll collaborate closely with seasoned professionals, taking on meaningful responsibilities such as supporting risk assessments, delving into accident and incident investigations, and ensuring adherence to vital regulations and standards.

Tailored Training:

On our 24-month programme, we understand that everyone comes to us with a unique background and skill set. That's why our tailored training is designed to cater to your personal strengths and experiences. As part of the programme, you will engage in dynamic rotations across the East of England network, gaining hands-on experience and honing your expertise. Training can include industry-respected qualifications such as NBOSH, IOSH, Foundation Safety Awareness and industry bespoke qualifications. We believe in personalised growth, ensuring that your training journey is not only comprehensive but also aligns seamlessly with your professional aspirations. Join us, and let's shape your path to success together!

Supportive Community: 

Being part of our Future Talent community means access to a dedicated mentor, regular feedback, and guidance from colleagues. Your fellow Future Talent colleagues become your go-to support network, sharing insights and inspiration from their journeys. 

Your Unique Contributions

We're seeking individuals who embody pride, purpose, and ownership to be part of our journey.

• Passion for working in SHES
• We welcome candidates with a diploma, NVQ or degree in Health and Safety, environmental, security, technical/engineering or the equivalent work experience.
• Eagerness to learn coupled with strong drive and motivation.
• Adaptability to change with a pro-active attitude towards questioning and instigating positive changes.
• Willingness to learn, develop and shape your own career.
• Sponsorship is not available for this role so a valid unrestricted right to work in the UK is required.

At Cadent, we're all about supporting your success. Join us on this thrilling journey and fuel a thriving career through our Future Talent Programme, your career journey starts right here!

About Us

At Cadent we're excited to be part of the future of UK energy!  We've got a clear roadmap that will 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.

Benefits

We offer a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle and support your well-being. These include:

• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary (i.e., employee contributions of up to 6%, double matched by a Cadent contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• Fantastic career development prospects with funded learning options, including support with exams, and internal and external learning and development
• Strong focus on supporting you as an individual including:

o     hybrid working

o     flexible working

o     strong commitments to ED&I

o     generous family provision policies

• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, insurance, and healthcare packages, plus much more
• My Offers membership card - offering discounts and savings from hundreds of retailers
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Free gym access at the Ansty office, as well as a Gympass' scheme providing free or heavily subsidised local gym memberships

We want our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working options with you if the role can accommodate it. Let us know about your flexibility requirements, whether that be reduced hours, remote working, flexible start/finish times, or compressed hours, and we will be more than happy to explore what's possible for the role.

Diversity and Inclusion
Don't meet every single requirement listed?

Understanding, learning, and celebrating what makes us different, as well as what we have in common, is good for us as individuals and enables us to work better together as one team. Cadent is committed to being an equitable and diverse employer that fosters an inclusive culture for all our employees, therefore, all our employment decisions are assessed based on qualifications, merit, and business need. So, 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.

As a recognised Disability Confident Employer, we are proud to champion inclusion in the workplace and ensure to provide an environment that is accessible to all and supports individuals throughout their journey with Cadent. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process.

We place great importance on equity, diversity and inclusion, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our employee communities Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability) and the Cadent Military Community can't wait to welcome you!
 

Circle Back Initiative

As an active and proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we aim to ensure that all candidates receive a response to their application, regardless of the outcome.

We will be receiving applications until the specified date above, though Cadent retains the right to close this vacancy early without prior notification, so it is advisable to complete your application at your earliest convenience.