Head Of HSE (Manufacturing)

Source Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturer based in Portsmouth is seeking a Head of HSE to oversee health, safety, and environmental management across its UK operations. The role involves significant leadership responsibilities and a focus on driving cultural change within the organization. Applicants should have a strong background in HSE leadership, experience in electronics or advanced manufacturing, and relevant qualifications such as a NEBOSH Diploma.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Opportunity for real change in the organization

Qualifications

• Extensive track record of HSE in a senior leadership position.
• Experience in electronics and/or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience in environments encompassing a wide range of engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization's strategy for health, safety, and environmental management.
• Report to Board level and line manage a small team of professionals.
• Advise and mentor the wider business on HSE matters.

Skills

HSE leadership

Leadership and influencing skills

Driving cultural change

Implementation of ISO 14001

Implementation of ISO 45001

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)

Job description

Source Solutions are working with a very successful organisation, trusted brand and reputable employer in Portsmouth, who work on the cutting edge of technology and engineering, to recruit a highly experienced and forward‑thinking Head of HSE on a permanent basis at their main site in Portsmouth, working to company, UK and relevant international standards.

The Head of HSE is a role with a great deal of responsibility across a vast and high‑tech premises, comprising numerous buildings and sections as well as a vast range of manufacturing processes, with a workforce of around 300 and thus requires someone with an extensive track record in HSE leadership. You will be responsible for leading the organisation's strategy and implementation of health, safety, and environmental management across all UK operations.

As a member of the Site Leadership Team, the Head of HSE will report to Board level and line manage a small team of professionals, developing and mentoring where necessary – as well as advising and mentoring the wider business on HSE matters, empowering process owners, managers and front‑line employees.

The company are an electronics manufacturer, who work to exceptionally high standards of quality and reliability and whose products operate in numerous highly‑regulated, critical and hazardous environments including; Defence, automotive, aviation, space, UAV and medical.

Head of HSE profile:

• Extensive track record of HSE in a senior leadership position
• Experience of electronics and/or advanced‑manufacturing
• Excellent leadership and influencing skills, including driving cultural change
• Experience of environments encompassing a wide range of engineering processes
• Proven track record in implementing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) qualification
• Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH) preferred but not essential

On offer in return is a very competitive base salary, along with the opportunity to drive real change within a successful yet growing and forward‑thinking business. You will gain an insight into some incredibly interesting product and technology developments and play a big part in ensuring the company's growth is managed safely and sustainably.

Apply now!!

Head of HSE / Portsmouth / Manufacturing and Technology / Monday to Friday