The survey, which was undertaken during the first quarter of 2024, asked respondents the basic salary that they are paid in their current position.
The average salary for an advisor/consultant is £48,320, a slight increase on the average in 2023 which was £46,531. Head of Departments Salaries have also seen a big increase from last year to over £88,000.
Head of UK Careers Phil Muston says:
“Year on year we have seen salaries increase across all levels. Employers also need to consider that candidates will usually require an increase of around 15% over their current salary to contemplate a job move. Salaries vary between sectors, but these averages provide a useful benchmark for employers and demonstrate the value that health & safety professionals bring to all industries.”
Less people applying for jobs.
Our survey also showed that less HSEQ and Sustainability professionals are actively applying for jobs.
Only 14% of respondents said they are looking for a new role, either with a new or their current employer. This is a significant decrease from last year’s survey where 51% were actively looking for a new role.
However, 60% of respondents said they were open to hearing about opportunities which is a huge increase on 2023’s 21%.
Phil says:
“These results reinforce the advice I currently give clients and what we see in the market. Applications are down and people are not pro-actively looking for a new role. However, they are open to hearing about new roles, so appointing a search partner to approach good candidates is the best recruitment for any employer at the moment.”
If you haven't done already, a complimentary version of Shirley Parsons UK HSEQ & Sustainability Salary & Workforce Survey Report 2024 is available to download.
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Webinar: Key Takeaways.
The Shirley Parsons team will also present the key findings of their 2024 HSEQ & Sustainability Salary & Workforce Insights survey.
Join Occupational Psychology Consultant Jordan Harlow, Managing Careers Consultant Phil Muston and Senior Careers Consultant Kim O'Brien on Tuesday 14th May at 12.00 PM for their webinar: 'HSEQ & Sustainability Insight Report 2024 - Key Takeaways.'
During the webinar, you will learn about:
How many HSEQ professionals are looking to change jobs (and why)
What makes HSEQ professionals satisfied (and unsatisfied)
What are the average salaries in 2024 (and how have they changed since 2023)
Which sectors pay the most
What HSEQ professionals want in a new job
And much more.