Direct Services Health Safety Environment Quality Manager

Ashford Borough Council; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Ashford is seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager to shape compliance and culture across services. The role requires managing ISO certifications and promoting proactive safety standards. Candidates need relevant qualifications and experience, with a salary range of £58,488 - £63,225 per year. Hybrid working options are available, along with a competitive remuneration package including generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Life insurance

Supportive relocation package

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing Health, Safety, Environment & Quality within a ground maintenance or similar environment.
• Ability to implement systems and procedures for quality and environment within grounds maintenance.
• Knowledge and implementation of appropriate legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and maintenance of auditable systems and inspection regimes.
• Oversee contractor management for compliance.
• Deliver training and promote proactive culture in relevant areas.
• Support bid writing and funding applications.
• Investigate adverse events and liaise with relevant authorities.

Skills

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

ISO Auditor Qualification

Strong understanding of relevant legislation

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Job description

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for safety, quality, and environmental excellence?

We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Manager to lead the development and implementation of robust management systems across our Direct Services portfolio which include property, recreation, estates, projects, and waste management.

This is a pivotal role where you will shape the future of Health, Safety, Environment compliance and culture, ensuring our services operate at peak productivity while meeting the highest standards of legislation and best practice.

You will be responsible for leading the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHAS 18001 certifications and provide expert advice on health, safety, environmental and quality matters across all service areas, which include:

• Developing and maintaining auditable systems and inspection regimes
• Overseeing contractor management and ensuring compliance across service contracts
• Delivering training and promoting proactive Health, Safety, Environment and Quality culture
• Supporting bid writing and funding applications
• Investigating adverse events and liaising with relevant authorities

To be confident in this role it is essential that you are a flexible and innovative thinker, have NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety, an ISO Auditor Qualification and have:

• Proven experience managing Health, Safety, Environment & Quality within a ground maintenance or similar environment
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Ability to implement systems and procedures for quality and environment within a grounds maintenance contract/service.
• Knowledge and implementation of appropriate legislation

Should the successful candidate hold the appropriate qualifications and experience, there may be scope to take on the role of Responsible Person for Fire Safety on behalf of the Council. This additional responsibility would attract a supplementary remuneration of £3,000 per annum.

This is more than a compliance role - this is a chance to influence culture, shape systems, and leave a lasting impact on public services. You will be part of a forward-thinking team committed to excellence, safety, and sustainability.

Hybrid Working - We are an organisation that puts people first and understands how important employee wellbeing is. We want to help you to balance your working life and home life and offer flexible ways of working to help structure your life in a positive and productive way; both at home and in the office. This maximises personal development and collaborative working. Competitive remuneration package - We offer an excellent salary linked pension scheme, generous annual leave with flexi time, free life insurance, supportive relocation package and opportunities for training and development.

Ashford Borough Council recognises the need to ensure the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults when they come into contact with the services we provide

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community

The salary range for this role is £58,488 - £63,225 per year.