National HSE Manager (Food Safety, Health and Safety)

Medirest Signature; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Medirest Signature is seeking a Regional HSE Manager to shape and embed a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across their venues in the UK. This role involves working closely with operational teams to ensure compliance with HSE responsibilities, leading incident investigations, and implementing corporate HSE programmes. Ideal candidates will have substantial HSE management experience in food service or manufacturing, hold (or work towards) an IOSH qualification, and possess strong leadership capabilities.

Benefits

Exceptional career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HSE management, ideally within food service or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Allergen management is highly desirable.
• Highly organised with sound judgment and ability to prioritise effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent HSE guidance and support to operational managers across all sectors.
• Communicate critical HSE messages and drive compliance across regional teams.
• Champion the implementation of corporate HSE programmes and initiatives.

Skills

HSE management experience

Food Safety knowledge

Allergen management

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Education

IOSH qualification (NEBOSH advantageous)

Job description

Regional HSE Manager - Restaurant Associates & Rapport
UK-wide (Regional Travel Required)
Restaurant Associates (Compass Group Plc)
Full Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Restaurant Associates, part of Compass Group Plc, is seeking an experienced Regional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to support our Venues and Rapport teams across the UK.

Compass Group is a £20 billion turnover global organisation and the world's leading provider of food and support services. With operations spanning seven key business sectors. Foodservice, Support Services, Business & Industry, Healthcare & Seniors, Education, Sports & Leisure, and Defence, Offshore & Remote-we serve millions of customers daily across diverse environments including offices, factories, universities, hospitals, iconic venues, and remote locations.

About the Role

As a Regional HSE Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping and embedding a strong health, safety, and environmental culture across our venues and Rapport business. You'll work closely with operational leaders, providing expert advice and hands-on support to enable teams to manage their HSE responsibilities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide competent HSE guidance and support to operational managers across all sectors

• Communicate critical HSE messages and drive compliance across regional teams

• Lead and support incident investigations and enforcement responses in collaboration with HR and Legal

• Champion the implementation of corporate HSE programmes and initiatives

• Conduct audits, inspections, and data analysis to ensure compliance with Compass policies and procedures

About You:

• Proven experience in HSE management, ideally within food service or manufacturing

• Strong knowledge of Food Safety and Allergen management is highly desirable

• Holds (or is working toward) an IOSH qualification (NEBOSH is advantageous)

• A natural leader-motivational, proactive, and results-driven

• Highly organised with sound judgment and the ability to prioritise effectively

• Honest, consistent, and respected by peers

• Flexible, adaptable, and committed to regional travel across the UK

Why Join Us?

Working with Restaurant Associates means being part of an organisation that values innovation, excellence, and partnership. As a trusted part of Compass Group, you'll have access to exceptional career development opportunities, resources, and a supportive team that is passionate about safety, quality, and people.