HSE Manager

ZipRecruiter; Chorley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to lead the development of SHE culture and strategic oversight of safety functions. Responsibilities include driving compliance, leading safety training, and developing risk assessment strategies. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in health and safety management. Join us to make a significant impact on workplace safety in Chorley.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior SHE role within an operational environment.
• Knowledge of legislation relating to health, safety, and environmental management.
• Experience in strategic planning and programme development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the organisation’s SHE culture.
• Provide strategic oversight to SHE functions across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement in SHE performance.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Incident Investigation

Risk Assessment

SHE Compliance

Education

Relevant Health and Safety Qualification

Job description

Job Description

HSE Manager

Chorley

The Role:

• Lead and develop the organisation’s SHE culture, ensuring safety is embedded across all operations.
• Provide strategic oversight and direction to SHE functions across the business.
• Drive continuous improvement and go beyond compliance to elevate SHE performance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board, leadership teams, and wider business.

Key Responsibilities

• SHE Strategy & Programme Development
• Set strategic direction for SHE activities aligned with business goals.
• Develop and continuously improve SHE programmes to ensure compliance and drive cultural change.
• Champion behavioural safety initiatives (e.g., Safety Observations, Toolbox Talks).
• Lead the development and evolution of Carbon Reduction Plans and other environmental initiatives.
• Empower teams to take ownership of health, safety, and environmental outcomes.
• Promote and manage proactive Risk Assessment & Mitigation strategy across all levels of the business
• Ensure Compliance Management with all Nuclear safety requirements and HSE legislation and standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
• Develop, implement and deliver HSE training plans, ensuring practices are understood and adopted
• Lead incident investigation processes (including near misses and environmental breaches) and ensure effective route cause analysis.
• Develop maintain and improve HSE policies and lead initiatives to improve emergency planning and business continuity procedure.
• Communicate SHE performance, risks, and opportunities to the Board and Senior Leadership Team as company’s point of contact.
• Monitor the effectiveness of SHE programmes and performance metrics, manage data, reporting and audits. (Board reports, ROSPA, ECOvadis)
• Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to the SHE team.

If you are a motivated Health and Safety professional with the passion and drive to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Simply click apply below for consideration.