HSE Manager

SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment management company in Central London is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager. In this role, you will create and oversee safety protocols, manage programs like Emergency Preparedness and Risk Assessments, and ensure compliance with local regulations. The ideal candidate will have a H&S qualification and strong communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to enhance workplace safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of local and national safety regulations and standards.
• Experience in presenting and developing training/inductions.
• Ability to produce and present reports and statistical HSE information.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and implementation of safety programs.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed.
• Complete accident investigations and identify root causes.

Skills

Knowledge of safety regulations

Public health experience

Communication skills

Emergency preparedness

Education

Recognised H&S Qualification (NEBOSH/BSC/NVQ)

Minimum NEBOSH Certificate/S–NVQ Level 3

Job description

Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager – UK & Ireland
Job Location: Onsite in office in Central London

Position Overview: SGS is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager for our Client who is a global investment management company.

In this role, you'll be responsible for creating and overseeing health and safety protocols for the company in the UK & Ireland. This role will primarily focus on executing programs (e.g. Emergency Preparedness, Risk Assessments, Injury and Illness Prevention, etc) and ensuring employees follow internal policies, standards and that offices comply with local regulations. You will have the opportunity to help create a workplace that is safe, compliant, and conducive to successful growth. You conduct trainings and ensure employee understanding of critical protocols.

To ensure success as an HSE Manager, you should display exceptional knowledge of company safety policies and relevant occupational safety and health standards. Ultimately, an outstanding safety manager should be able to identify opportunities to minimize workplace health hazards quickly and efficiently. If you are detail oriented and committed to improving the workplace, this could be the perfect job for you.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development, implementation, and refinement of firm–wide safety programs including, but not limited to:
• Emergency preparedness
• Incident management
• Employee training
• New joiner orientation
• Ergonomics and workplace needs assessments
• Travel and event safety
• Radiation safety
• Chemical management
• Vendor due diligence
• This person will be responsible to plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate and direct assigned safety programs and related activities.
• Assist in overseeing accident and injury prevention programs, analyze incident data, creating awareness by communicating lessons learned.
• Support hazard identification and risk assessment programs.
• Complete accident investigations, identify root causes and create corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct risk assessments related to jobs performed (Job Hazard Analysis) and new equipment/processes for potential safety concerns.
• Assist internal safety and compliance audits/inspections, follow–up with corrective actions to close audit findings.
• Experienced in emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Responsible for recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures to management, including ergonomics and workplace needs assessments
• Responsible for creating, compiling and assisting in maintaining and filing safety related records, logs and checklists.
• Provide technical assistance on HSE compliance and HSE projects on a range of areas such as Machine Guarding, PPE, Confined Space, Equipment Safety, Lock Out Tag Out, Hazardous Materials, Emergency Preparedness and Response, Permit to Work, and more.
• Identify applicable regulations and standards impacting the firm and assists in performing development of plans to meet guidelines, etc.
• Assisting with ergonomic assessment and recommending appropriate risk mitigation measures.

Requirements:

• Recognised H&S Qualification (NEBOSH/BSC/NVQ) – Minimum NEBOSH Certificate/S–NVQ Level 3 or a related field preferred.
• Public health or health and safety experience.
• In–depth knowledge of local and national safety regulations and standards.
• Knowledge of ergonomics, event safety and fire safety
• Experience in presenting and developing training/inductions
• Ability to produce and present reports and statistical HSE information
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and customer service skills.
• Able to think critically and quickly in a fluctuating environment for multiple situations at a time.
• Confidence working in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency with technology and safety management systems