HSE Manager UK Wide

TN United Kingdom; Corby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an interim HSE Manager, where you will lead health and safety initiatives across multiple sites. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a large food manufacturing business while shaping the future of health and safety practices. You will be the key HSE professional, responsible for driving strategy, coaching your team, and ensuring compliance across all levels. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and engage with a passionate workforce, this opportunity is perfect for you. With a competitive day rate and the potential for extension, your expertise will be highly valued in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior HSE role within regulated manufacturing.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety strategy for 7 sites with over 400 employees.
• Coach and mentor direct reports while leading by example.

Skills

Operational Leadership

HSEQ Communication

Coaching and Mentoring

Environmental Sustainability Knowledge

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

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Are you interested in working for a company that leads health and safety from the top, where you can put your own stamp on safety and make a positive impact?

Do you want to work for a company that expects its senior leadership team to stay engaged with operational work while leading strategy and direction? If so, this role could be for you!

We are currently recruiting for an interim HSE Manager to oversee UK sites on behalf of a large food manufacturing business, while they recruit a permanent candidate. You will be the most senior HSE professional in the UK, heading up a centralized function responsible for 7 sites with a workforce of just over 400 people. Your responsibilities include coaching and mentoring one direct report, supporting their development, creating and driving the Health and Safety strategy, and communicating it effectively at all levels. You will remain a hands-on, visible leader, leading by example with a positive, energetic approach that empowers the sites.

The role requires someone who is commutable to Northamptonshire, where 3 of the 7 sites are located, and able to travel approximately 4 days a week, particularly to a site in the North West.

The position is 80% HSE and 20% Environmental, with the environmental and sustainability aspects expected to increase over time.

What we are looking for:

1. Someone confident in an operational, hands-on capacity who is willing to roll up their sleeves.
2. Ability to engage, gain buy-in, influence, and communicate the HSEQ message to the Senior Leadership Team. Credibility to communicate across all levels is essential.
3. NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) qualification.
4. Experience in FMCG is desirable, but wider regulated manufacturing experience is also acceptable.
5. Knowledge of Environmental Sustainability is preferred.
6. Previous management experience across multiple sites in a similar senior role.
7. Located near Corby.

The day rate offered is £500 per day (DOE). This is a 3-month initial contract, with potential for extension.

For immediate consideration, please reach out directly: [contact details].