QHSE Manager

R13 Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organization in Norwich seeks an experienced QHSE Manager to oversee quality, health, safety, and environmental initiatives. This strategic role involves managing QHSE policies, leading audits, and promoting a strong safety culture across the business. The ideal candidate has proven leadership experience in QHSE, strong knowledge of relevant legislation, and is NEBOSH or IOSH qualified. Attractive benefits include a generous salary, bonuses, and flexible leave.

Benefits

Generous salary and company bonus scheme

36 days annual leave allowance

Up to 11% employer pension contribution

Free onsite car parking

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a QHSE leadership role focusing on continuous improvement.
• Experience in leading and championing organizational change.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QHSE policies and management systems.
• Lead internal and external audits for compliance.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Continuous improvement

QHSE legislation knowledge

ISO certification

Risk assessment

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualified

Job description

Overview

R13 Recruitment are representing a leading manufacturing organisation, supporting their key search for an experienced QHSE Manager to oversee the quality, health, safety, and environmental initiatives, ensuring business operations meet and exceed industry standards. This strategic and hands on role will join the Senior Management Team and will have exposure/contribution to the wider business plan and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QHSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Lead on cultural change throughout the organisation, prioritising QHSE standards and processes.
• Implement policy and process, consequences and rewards to assure consistent adoption.
• Work towards achieving best in practise results with absolute dedication and focus.
• Manage all continuous improvement measures to enhance efficiency.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring full compliance with standards and regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Deliver training to employees on QHSE topics.
• Monitor and report on QHSE performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Liaise with external bodies, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Promote a strong health & safety culture across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and championing change.
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Driven approach to achieve goals and strength of character to assure wider team adherence.
• Proven experience in a QHSE leadership role with focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of QHSE legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Exposure to contributing as part of a Senior Management Team to wider business objectives.
• Experience with ISO certification processes.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualified.

Benefits

• Generous salary and company bonus scheme (up to 20% of salary).
• 36 days annual leave allowance.
• Up to 11% employer pension contribution.
• EAP including elements of family cover.
• Social events and employee recognition schemes.
• Free onsite car parking.
• Flexible benefits package pending.