National HSE Manager (Food Safety, Health and Safety)

Compass Group UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider seeks a Regional HSE Manager to enhance health, safety, and environmental culture across UK venues. Responsibilities include providing HSE support, driving compliance, leading investigations, and conducting audits. Ideal candidates will have significant HSE management experience, particularly in the food service sector, and an IOSH qualification.

Benefits

Exceptional career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

HSE Management

Food Safety

Incident Investigation

Data Analysis

Leadership

Organizational 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.