HSE Manager

Aspire Defence Services Limited; Tidworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence services provider in Tidworth is seeking a passionate HS&E Manager to ensure compliance with system requirements and drive health and safety initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma and experience in HS&E management, with strong communication and mentoring skills. You will work closely with operational teams to promote best practices and ensure adequate risk management. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory Company Pension Plan

Life assurance and personal accident cover

Private medical and dental access

Discounted gym membership

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience in occupational HS&E management, preferably in service or facilities sector.
• Track record of implementing health and safety initiatives with operational staff.
• Experience in operational roles in business management systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure ADSL activities comply with the Management System and statutory requirements.
• Provide advice and assistance in implementing HS&E practices.
• Drive improvement of operational HS&E behaviour through initiatives and campaigns.
• Ensure ADSL management system is implemented by line managers.
• Provide support and training to managers on HS&E requirements.
• Ensure operational line management competence for risk assessments.

Skills

Proactive individual

Effective communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Mentoring and teaching ability

Education

NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)

Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH)

P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings qualification

ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a HS&E Manager at Aspire Defence Service Limited (ADSL)

• Salary: £TBC per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, no weekends
• Location: Tidworth

Are you ready to join a dynamic team where innovation thrives? Aspire Defence Services Limited (ADSL) is seeking a passionate and results‑driven HS&E Manager to be part of our exciting journey.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell holiday
• Pension Plan: Contributory Company Pension Plan matched up to 6%
• Insurance: Individual life assurance and personal accident cover
• Employee Benefits Portal: Access to private medical, private dental, discounted gym membership, and discounted shopping at over 100 brands and outlets
• Reward and Recognition: Celebrate outstanding achievements
• Employee Assistance Program: Funded program with onsite mental health first aiders

Your Role

• On behalf of the Ops Director, you will be responsible for ensuring that ADSL activities on Tidworth and Bulford Garrison are delivered in compliance with the ADSL Management System, which incorporates statutory requirements.
• You will provide professional advice, guidance, and assistance to the Ops Director, Managers, and other operational staff in implementing the company’s occupational HS&E practices, ensuring that risks associated with activities and workplaces are appropriately controlled.
• You will drive the improvement of operational HS&E behaviour and performance through innovation, initiatives and campaigns that promote best practice and facilitate engagement and acceptance of responsibility at the operational level.
• You will ensure implementation of the ADSL management system by line managers across all departments and activities, ensuring individual ownership and accountability.
• You will provide consistent and professional support, guidance and training to managers and other operational staff in the practical delivery of HS&E requirements.
• You will ensure appropriate levels of operational line management resource are competent to carry-out risk assessments.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: You will hold a NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent), be a Chartered Member of IOSH (CMIOSH), have a P405 Management of Asbestos in Buildings qualification, and an ISO 9001 Internal Auditor qualification.
• Experience: You will have proven professional experience in occupational HS&E management, preferably within the service or facilities sector. Additionally, you will have a track record of working with operational staff to implement initiatives that improve health and safety performance and behaviours. Experience in a similar operational role, working in accordance with business management system requirements, is also essential.
• Skills: You will be a proactive individual with a natural ability to mentor and teach, an effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and capable of influencing and guiding managers and operational staff.

Additional Information

• Our garrisons are tobacco‑free working environments.
• Security clearance is required prior to starting with us.
• We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate against protected characteristics. All candidates will be given equal consideration through our established procedures.
• Please note, this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, apply now and be part of our dedicated team supporting the armed forces across Hampshire and Wiltshire.