HSE Manager

ZipRecruiter; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing organisation in North East UK is looking for an experienced HSE Manager. This role involves managing health, safety, and environmental protocols within a COMAH facility, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a strong safety culture. Candidates should possess a NEBOSH Diploma and significant leadership experience in high-hazard environments.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record in an HSE leadership role within chemical manufacturing or high-hazard environments.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations and major hazard management.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of health, safety and environmental management.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation and industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Incident Investigation

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

HSE Manager

North East, UK

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Jackson Hogg is delighted to be the exclusive partner of a leading chemical manufacturing organisation in the North East. Operating on a large-scale COMAH-regulated site, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with strong investment, a people-first culture and a clear long-term growth strategy.

We are seeking a Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to take a lead role in driving safety, compliance and continuous improvement across a complex, high-hazard environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead on all aspects of health, safety and environmental management across a top-tier COMAH facility.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, industry standards and internal governance.
• Develop, implement and monitor site-wide HSE strategies, policies and procedures.
• Act as the site lead for regulatory inspections and audits.
• Partner with operations, engineering and leadership teams to embed a strong safety culture.
• Provide expert HSE guidance, coaching and support across all levels of the organisation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety performance and environmental stewardship.

About You:

• Proven track record in an HSE leadership role within chemical manufacturing, heavy industry, or other high-hazard environments.
• Strong knowledge of COMAH regulations and major hazard management.
• A collaborative, people-centric leader able to influence and engage across all functions.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IOSH).
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-invested, progressive organisation at a critical time in its journey.