Head of HSEQ

Quickline Communications; Kirk Ella; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Health Cashback

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Buy/sell additional leave

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Shopping discounts

Free on-site parking

Lunch and learns

Social events

Core value awards

Job summary

Quickline Communications seeks a Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) to lead our safety and quality strategy in a hybrid role across the business. You will own ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 systems, drive continuous improvement, and partner with senior leaders to embed best practice while maintaining robust governance and risk management.

Right to work in the UK is required. This senior position requires significant leadership experience in telecoms or similarly complex environments

Qualifications

• Senior HSEQ leadership experience in telecoms/infrastructure or other complex environments.
• NEBOSH Diploma Level 6 with IOSH membership and knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Proven experience leading teams and influencing senior leadership.
• Experience managing ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 audits.
• Excellent communication, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSEQ across Quickline, driving strategic improvements and embedding best practice.
• Own and continually improve ISO 45001 and ISO 9001, ensuring compliance, audit readiness and effectiveness.
• Oversee risk-based assurance activities, audits, inspections and investigations, ensuring risks are managed and actions delivered.
• Lead and develop the HSEQ team, building capability and proactive culture.
• Partner with senior leaders and external stakeholders to provide expert governance on HSEQ performance and risk.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

Stakeholder influence

ISO 45001

UK health and safety law

ISO 9001 audits

Team leadership

Communication

Right to work in UK

Education

NEBOSH Diploma Level 6

IOSH membership

Job description

Salary: £24,000 - 60,000 per year

Requirements:

• Significant senior HSEQ or Health & Safety leadership experience within telecommunications, infrastructure, utilities, construction or another operationally complex environment.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) with IOSH membership and strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
• Proven experience leading professional teams and influencing stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.
• Strong experience managing ISO 45001 management systems, with a good understanding of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and audit processes.
• Excellent communication, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to balance operational priorities with robust HSEQ standards.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) across Quickline, driving strategic improvements and embedding best practice throughout the business.
• Own and continually improve our certified management systems, including ISO 45001 and ISO 9001, ensuring compliance, audit readiness and operational effectiveness.
• Oversee risk-based assurance activities, audits, inspections and incident investigations, ensuring risks are effectively managed and corrective actions are delivered.
• Lead and develop the HSEQ team, building capability and promoting a proactive culture where safety, quality and continuous improvement are everyones responsibility.
• Partner with senior leaders, operational teams and external stakeholders to provide expert advice, governance and assurance on HSEQ performance and risk.

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We are Quickline, and we believe everyone deserves great internet. Our mission is to provide lightning-fast, reliable broadband to the places other providers leave behind, supported by a team of inspiring, customer-obsessed people. This Head of HSEQ role offers the opportunity to shape our health, safety, environment and quality strategy, drive a culture of excellence across the business, and help lead continuous improvement. We offer a range of benefits including pension contributions, a Health Cashback Scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and special days off, the option to buy or sell additional leave, enhanced family leave, life assurance, shopping discounts, free on-site parking, regular lunch and learns, social events, and core value awards. This is a hybrid role.

last updated 38 week of 2026