QHSE Director

COREcruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Director to enhance performance across UK and Ireland operations. You will set and execute the QHSE strategy, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of improvement. Successful candidates will have senior leadership experience, knowledge of HSE legislation, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior QHSE leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Irish HSE legislation and industry standards.
• Demonstrated success in leading cultural transformation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an integrated QHSE management system.
• Lead a high-performing QHSE team and coach across the UK & Ireland.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of HSE legislation

Communication

Cultural transformation

Job description

Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Director – National – Up to £95k + package

We are on the hunt for a highly experienced and strategic QHSE Director to lead and enhance Quality, Health & Safety, and Environmental performance across the UK and Ireland operations for an industry leading client.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will be responsible for setting and executing the QHSE strategy, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain an integrated QHSE management system.
• Lead a high-performing QHSE team and provide coaching, direction, and support across the UK & Ire.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local and international health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Drive a proactive safety culture and behavioural change through engagement, training, and leadership.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, HR, engineering, and commercial teams to embed QHSE best practices.
• Engage with external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, and certification agencies.

Ideal QHSE Director

• Proven experience in a senior QHSE leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of UK & Irish HSE legislation and industry standards.
• Demonstrated success in leading cultural transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience managing large teams and multi-site operations.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible to travel across sites in the UK and Ireland.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Paris at COREcruitment dot com

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