HSE Coordinator

Job Description: Your Impact We are looking for a HSE Coordinator to join the team in Southampton. The role will be focused on the delivery of Health, Safety & Environment support within the Integrated Sensing and Protection (ISP) line of business across three sites in Basildon, Essex and Southampton. You will work within the requirements of Leonardo UK Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems, undertaking Gap analysis whilst ensuring that all non-conformances and opportunities for improvement are brought to the attention of the Leonardo site HSE Managers (Basildon and Southampton). As the HSE Coordinator you will: Risk Assessment Support including assist with the scheduling and documentation of routine risk assessments across departments. Provide administrative support in identifying potential hazards and recommending appropriate controls. Manage risk assessment tool/system with new, reviewed or archived risk assessments, to include chase emails in support for HSE Manager and HSE advisor. Administrative support including managing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for the site, order, issue and maintain record. Maintain effective communication with all departments to promote safety awareness and compliance. Conference room bookings/catering/hosting requirements. Manage shared HSE inbox where required and provide support where necessary. Support local Sub-Committee Meetings – room bookings, minutes Liaise with relevant support services to ensure the preparation and delivery of site HSE communication programme, including the upkeep of information on site notice boards and intranet pages. Liaise with local Managers to ensure the timely preparation and review of task, COSHH, noise, manual handling and fire risk assessments. Work with local Management teams to ensure accidents, incidents and near misses are investigated in a timely manner to determine the root cause and introduce appropriate controls. Ensure Risk Assessments and Method Statements are in place and followed as part of Control of Contractors process Work with the site HSE Manager in the preparation and delivery of site HSE internal auditing programme. To provide a prompt and polite service in response to all departmental requests. Ensure that Leonardo UK security and emergency procedures are adhered to at all times, taking an active role in an evacuation of the building as laid down in the site Incident Control Procedures. Provide administrative support and document reviews as well as any other Health, Safety and Environment related tasks requested by the HSE Manager. Take an active role in Energy and Waste monitoring, reduction & record keeping Compile and distribute regular HSE reports Engage in HSE meetings, including the preparation of information & minute taking Regularly liaise with all outsourced service providers including ISS, Xerox, DXC What you'll bring: Appropriate professional Health and Safety qualifications (minimum NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualifications) Appropriate professional Environmental qualifications (minimum IEMA, NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate or equivalent qualifications) Internal Auditor in one or all of the following standards ISO 14001/ ISO 45001 ISO 50001 Relevant experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment Relevant experience in HSE promotional activity Detailed knowledge of UK statutory regulation concerning safety, health and environment Have an understanding of safety culture development. Be able to plan and co-ordinate HSE projects This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn. Security Clearance This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive. Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role. Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity. For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website. Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety. At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know. Be part of something bigger - apply now! Primary Location: GB - Southampton Contract Type: Employee-Permanent Hybrid Working: Onsite