Head of HSEQ

Bis Henderson; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Manchester seeks a Health & Safety Manager to enhance the H&S Management System. Applicants should have a NEBOSH certificate, 2 years' HSEQ experience, and excellent communication skills. Duties include driving safety culture, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The role offers a competitive salary and is on-site only.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Additional benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an HSEQ role, ideally in logistics.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and improvement of the Health & Safety Management System.
• Maintain up-to-date H&S policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate fire safety, emergency evacuation procedures, first aid, and marshal requirements.

Skills

Health & Safety legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office skills

Positive proactive mindset

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or higher

Job description

Manchester
50K Basic salary + additional benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's Health & Safety Management System.
• Maintain up-to-date H&S policies, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Coordinate liaison with external bodies including HSE, local authorities, insurers, auditors, and accreditors.
• Deliver engaging H&S training programmes tailored to departments and roles.
• Champion a proactive safety culture through campaigns, workshops, and toolbox talks.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Produce and present H&S performance data, KPIs, trends and improvement plans.
• Coordinate fire safety, emergency evacuation procedures, first aid, and marshal requirements.
• Manage the company's Quality Management System and BRCGS Storage & Distribution certification.
• Oversee all internal and external H&S, quality, and environmental audits.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including RIDDOR reporting.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an HSEQ role, ideally within logistics or a similar operational environment.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and environmental requirements.
• Experience with BRCGS Storage & Distribution standards.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher) is essential.
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, with the ability to produce data-driven reports and presentations.
• Positive, proactive mindset with high levels of integrity and a commitment to continuous improvement.

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.