HSE Systems & Governance Manager

Tata Steel; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A major steel producer is seeking an HSE Systems & Governance Manager to enhance Health, Safety & Environment performance across the UK. The role involves managing HSE systems aligned with ISO standards, leading a team, and reporting performance insights. Ideal candidates should have a degree and relevant professional qualifications. This role offers a competitive salary, significant benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic industry environment.

Benefits

35 days holidays per annum

Annual Pay Review

Bonus Scheme

Extensive training programs

Defined contribution pension scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience managing HSE systems aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Experience ideally within a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to influence at all levels, including regulators and certification bodies.

Responsibilities

• Shape and manage HSE performance across UK operations.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Lead a team of HSE Systems & Governance specialists.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree or equivalent

ISEP Certificate in Environmental Management

NEBOSH Certificate

Lead Auditor training for ISO 14001 or ISO 45001

Job description

Job Title: HSE Systems & Governance Manager, TSUK

Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Systems & Governance

Location: Flexible across the UK, with occasional travel to company sites.

Salary: Up to £45000 plus Benefits (dependant on experience)

Closing Date: Monday 5 th January 2026

Help us raise the bar for Health, Safety & Environment across Tata Steel UK (TSUK)

As our HSE Systems and Governance Manager, you will shape how we manage, measure, report and continually improve HSE performance across our UK operations.

You will be maintaining our ISO 14001 management system and leading the ongoing deployment of ISO 45001 management system, ensuring robust governance at every step, analysing performance data to drive continuous improvement, coordinating reporting and audits, and fostering a strong HSE culture throughout the organisation.

What you will do

Through line managing a team HSE Systems & Governance specialists and analysts, you will own HSE reporting across Tata Steel UK, turning data into clear insights for leaders and regulators while keeping our ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems in good shape. You will lead and improve key reporting systems and manage controlled change so improvements stick.

Working with subject matter experts, you will develop and deploy TSUK HSE Standards and support the annual planning cycle and roadmap. You will also run the internal and external audit programme, coordinate content for HSE governance meetings, and make sure our Monitoring, Control and Reporting System aligns with wider business processes.

What you will need

You will have hands-on experience managing HSE systems aligned with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards - ideally within a manufacturing setting. You’ll need to be analytical, detail-oriented, and a confident communicator, both in writing and face-to-face. You should know how to build strong relationships and influence people at all levels, including colleagues, regulators, and certification bodies.

A degree (or equivalent) is expected, and we’d love to see professional qualifications such as the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) Certificate in Environmental Management, NEBOSH Certificate, or Lead Auditor training for ISO 14001 or ISO 45001

Finally, you should be someone who makes sound decisions, follows through on commitments, and consistently meets deadlines.

Tata Steel UK offers their employees significant benefits packages. For this role, you will benefit from:

• A market competitive salary
• 35 days holidays per annum
• Annual Pay Review
• Bonus Scheme – subject to business performance
• Ongoing Tata Steel training, which has built a reputation as one of the best within the industry
• One of the UK’s leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)

Lifestyle benefits

We also have an extensive list of lifestyle benefits including free onsite parking at all of our sites, an employee assistance programme as well as Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services.

Why us?

Tata Steel is one of the world’s top 10 steel producers. The combined group has an annual aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 33 million tonnes with approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We’re part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Sustainabilityis at the very heart of what we do and we are dedicated to managing our operations responsibly and to continuouslyimprovingour performance. Innovating for tomorrow, making a positive impact today.

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