Group HSE Manager

Evolve Personnel; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an HSE Manager for multi-site operations in the UK. The role involves providing strategic leadership in Health, Safety, and Environmental management, ensuring compliance with legislation and fostering a positive safety culture. Ideal candidates should have a degree or NEBOSH certificate and a minimum of 5 years in a similar leadership role in industrial environments. This position requires a full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a similar leadership role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and implement HSE strategies and policies.
• Act as primary HSE advisor to management.
• Oversee ISO 14001 systems and prepare for audits.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Lead accident investigations and improve risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Management

Risk Management

Education

Degree / NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

HSE Manager – multi-site operations

Purpose

Provide strategic leadership and accountability for Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management across multi-site operations. Drive continuous improvement in HSE standards, ensuring compliance with legislation, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements while fostering a positive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Development: Enhance and implement HSE strategies, policies, and standards to ensure robust and cohesive procedures across multiple sites.
2. Leadership & Compliance: Act as the primary HSE advisor to the management group, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements, codes of practice, and corporate governance.
3. Environmental Management: Oversee ISO 14001 systems, including preparation for and management of external audits.
4. Legislative Assurance: Maintain full compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
5. Advisory Role: Provide practical guidance to managers and employees on HSE obligations and best practices.
6. Planning & Performance: Set HSE goals, establish priorities, and implement systems for monitoring and performance management.
7. Incident Management: Lead accident investigations, analyse data, and produce monthly reports to improve risk management and accountability.
8. Audit & Documentation: Ensure all company documentation, audits, and administrative processes meet required standards.
9. Regulatory Compliance: Manage Extended Producer Responsibility requirements and maintain certification across UK sites.
10. Engagement: Coordinate and host relevant meetings and deliver safety briefings.
11. Emergency Preparedness: Assist in developing emergency response and recovery plans.
12. Risk analysis: Investigate incidents and near misses, identify corrective actions, and implement preventive strategies.

Additional Requirements

• UK multi-site coverage – Full UK driving license, own vehicle and willingness to travel.
• Midlands based

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Degree / NEBOSH Certificate.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar leadership role within manufacturing or industrial environments.