QHSE Director

Jackson Hogg Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist manufacturing business in Durham is seeking an experienced QHSE Director to lead the QHSE and Security functions. This senior leadership position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to engage with senior management, ensuring compliance across all operational areas. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree, chartered status, and a NEBOSH qualification. The role involves developing QEHSS strategies, overseeing quality assurance, and driving sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field is required.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional body is preferred.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement integrated QEHSS strategies.
• Act as an advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on quality and safety.
• Oversee compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Lead incident investigations and develop safety management systems.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and evaluate environmental risks.

Skills

Leadership skills

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

HSE Management

Environmental management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Chartered status with relevant professional body

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification

Job description

Jackson Hogg are proudly supporting a specialist manufacturing business in the Durham area on a QHSE Director position, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer.

Our client is seeking an experienced QHSE Director to lead the QHSE and Security functions on site. A senior leadership position that requires strong leadership skills, the ability to engage with senior and executive leadership whilst ensuring compliance across all operational areas.

QHSE Director Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve integrated QEHSS strategies aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Act as trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team on all matters relating to quality, environmental impact, health & safety, and security risks
• Challenge existing practices and drive cultural change to embed QEHSS excellence throughout the organisation.
• Lead the development of QEHSS policies, procedures, and management systems to world‑class standards

Quality Assurance & Management

• Oversee comprehensive quality assurance programmes across all business operations
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards and maintain certification
• Oversee operations working to ISO 45001 standard principles
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programmes
• Manage customer quality requirements and be the key interface with external auditors and certification bodies
• Develop and maintain quality protocols for space payload applications and aerospace/defence industry requirements
• Working knowledge of AS9100 certification requirements for Aviation, Space, and Defence (AS&D) industry standards

HSE & Leadership

• Serve as the statutory 'Responsible Person' for health and safety under relevant legislation
• Develop and maintain robust health and safety management systems
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations and standards
• Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Drive safety culture transformation and behavioural change programmes
• Develop and implement environmental management strategies and policies
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and permit conditions
• Drive sustainability initiatives and environmental impact reduction programs
• Manage environmental risk assessments and mitigation strategies

QHSE Director Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field, or demonstrable relevant experience
• Chartered status with relevant professional body (for example IOSH, IEMA, CQI)
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent health and safety qualification