Head of HSEQ

American President Lines; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave entitlement

Holiday buy scheme

Pension and life assurance

Employee benefits platform discounts

Retail/travel vouchers

Job summary

CEVA Logistics UK&I is seeking a Head of HSEQ to lead and shape our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality strategy across the UK, Ireland and Nordics. This senior role offers the chance to drive meaningful change, embed a high‑performance culture, and strengthen governance across a multi‑site logistics operation.

You will partner with the executive team as a strategic adviser, ensuring HSEQ excellence is integrated into business decisions while maintaining compliance, risk management and

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior HSEQ leadership role ideally within a 3PL, logistics, or supply chain environment.
• Strong strategic capability, able to influence at executive levels.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a focus on cultural change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a clear HSEQ strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Provide strategic leadership to drive a proactive safety and quality culture.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional HSEQ teams to ensure consistent performance and engagement.
• Strengthen governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with UK, Irish, and Nordic regulations and standards.
• Oversee risk management processes, including identification, mitigation, and reporting of operational risks.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, environmental performance, and quality systems.
• Act as the senior point of contact for regulatory bodies, audits, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure robust incident investigation processes and the implementation of preventative measures.

Skills

Senior Leadership

HSEQ

Risk Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE

At CEVA Logistics we are looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Head of HSEQ to lead and shape our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality strategy across the UK, Ireland, and Nordics. This is a senior leadership role with the opportunity to drive meaningful change, embed a high-performance culture, and strengthen governance across a complex, multi-site logistics operation.

Within this pivotal role you will act as a strategic partner to the executive team, ensuring HSEQ is fully integrated into business decision-making while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, governance, risk management, and operational excellence.

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO?

As Head of HSEQ, you will spearhead the development, implementation, and maintenance of robust health, safety, environmental, and quality management across a multi-matrix organisation. Your expertise will drive strategic initiatives that enhance workplace safety, environmental stewardship, and service quality, aligning with legal requirements, industry standards and organisational standards.

Leading a team of HSEQ experts, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to identify potential risks, promote best practices, and develop comprehensive training programs to support employee engagement and competence in HSEQ matters. Your leadership will be essential in cultivating a proactive safety culture and ensuring that all operations not only meet but exceed regulatory expectations.

• Develop and deliver a clear HSEQ strategy aligned to business objectives
• Provide strategic leadership to drive a proactive safety and quality culture
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional HSEQ teams to ensure consistent performance and engagement
• Strengthen governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with UK, Irish, and Nordic regulations and standards
• Oversee risk management processes, including identification, mitigation, and reporting of operational risks
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, environmental performance, and quality systems
• Act as the senior point of contact for regulatory bodies, audits, and external stakeholders
• Ensure robust incident investigation processes and the implementation of preventative measures

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

To be successful in your application you will be able to demonstrate:

• Significant experience in a senior HSEQ leadership role ideally within a 3PL, logistics, or supply chain environment
• Strong strategic capability, able to influence at executive levels
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a focus on cultural change
• Expertise in risk management, governance, and compliance frameworks
• In-depth knowledge of HSEQ legislation and regulatory frameworks across the UK, Ireland, and ideally the Nordics
• Success in building and leading a highly performing, multi-site and remote team able to implement continuous improvement and engagement.
• Hold relevant professional qualifications, such as NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

This is a high-impact role for someone who can balance strategic vision with operational delivery, and who is passionate about creating safe, compliant, and high performing environments across a geographically diverse business.

WHAT DO WE HAVE TO OFFER?

We offer a benefits package that includes:

• Competitive annual leave entitlement
• Fantastic holiday buy scheme
• Pension and life assurance
• Access to an employee benefits platform that offers discounts on gym memberships
• Money off vouchers for a diverse range of retail, travel and hospitality brands

There’s no doubt that you will be compensated for your hard work and commitment so if you’d like to work for one of the top Logistics providers in the world then please do get in touch to find your next role.

ABOUT TOMORROW

We value your professional and personal growth. That’s why we share plenty of career opportunities for you to thrive within CEVA. Join CEVA for a challenging career.

CEVA Logistics UK&I is committed to attracting, acquiring and retaining the best possible candidates in an equal and inclusive way that is consistent with employment legislation and best practice. We aim to select the best available person for every vacancy irrespective of age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and marital or civil partnership status.
Please note that candidates will be subject to the necessary right to work checks for the UK and Ireland.

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