Group Compliance & HSEQ Manager

BSI; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business improvement organization is seeking a Group Compliance & HSEQ Manager in a hybrid role based in the UK. This leadership position involves managing BSI's global strategy in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality. The successful candidate will possess significant experience in HSEQ management, especially within high-risk sectors, and will act as an advisor to senior leadership on compliance. The role promises opportunities for career growth and competitive benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27 days’ annual leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of senior experience in HSEQ management.
• Deep expertise in ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Experience in high-risk environments such as oil & gas or chemical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of HSEQ strategy globally.
• Act as internal consultant on HSEQ risk.
• Oversee key aspects of Corporate Security and Crisis Management activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder influence

Risk management

Crisis management

Knowledge of ISO standards

Education

Degree or MSc in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or Chemical Engineering

NEBOSH / IEMA qualifications

Job description

Job Title : Group Compliance & HSEQ Manager

Location : London or Milton Keynes (Hybrid)

About the role

We are hiring a Group Compliance & HSEQ Manager to join our Risk and Compliance team. In this leadership role, you’ll drive BSI’s global strategy across Health, Safety, Environment, Quality (HSEQ), overseeing the development, governance, and continuous improvement of our management systems.

You will serve as the primary advisor to senior leadership on HSEQ risk, regulation, and performance, ensuring BSI continues to meet the highest internal and external standards. Your work will shape the culture of safety, ethics, and accountability across the entire organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of BSI’s HSEQ strategy globally.
• Act as internal consultant to senior leaders on HSEQ risk.
• Oversee key aspects of BSI's Corporate Security and Crisis Management activities.
• Manage and enhance the Group HSE Risk Management Framework, including policies, audits, reporting, and incident investigation.
• Ensure BSI remains compliant with evolving legislation and regulatory standards.
• Lead external audits and act as BSI’s point of contact with external HSE bodies.
• Deliver reporting and insights to Group senior leadership on performance and risk.
• Promote best practice across the organisation and drive continuous improvement.
• Coach and grow the capability of the HSEQ function.

About You

• Degree or MSc in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent NEBOSH / IEMA qualifications.
• At least 10 years of senior experience in HSEQ management.
• Deep expertise in ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Experience in high-risk environments such as oil & gas or chemical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of risk, crisis, and corporate security.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder influence skills, especially at senior level.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to lead organisational change.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities,and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

• Please note: BSI are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this vacancy.

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.

Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.

Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors – including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare – BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.

Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between – to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

D&I Policy

The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. It’s why, at BSI, we’re committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work.

If you have a disability or health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet.

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Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges

We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

Future focus

We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.

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We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.