Regional QSHE Manager

Drnewitt; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing is seeking an experienced Regional QSHE Manager in Manchester. The role involves developing and executing QSHE strategy, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving a positive safety culture across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have significant health & safety experience, NEBOSH qualifications, and strong leadership skills. This position offers the opportunity to impact operational success significantly.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma qualified or working towards it.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full UK/EU driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and influence a positive QSHE culture.
• Ensure compliance with UK HSE regulations.
• Conduct regular site audits and risk assessments.
• Provide guidance as Lead Incident Controller.
• Implement QSHE training across operational levels.

Skills

NEBOSH Diploma qualified

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Health & Safety experience

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Science

Job description

Job Description

Regional QSHE Manager
Location: Manchester
Industry: Chemical / Industrial Manufacturing

Are you a seasoned Health & Safety professional with a passion for driving high standards across Quality, Safety, Health & Environmental (QSHE) functions? A leading name in the chemical and industrial manufacturing sector is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional QSHE Manager to join its senior leadership team based in Manchester.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where QSHE is a core pillar of operational success. You’ll have the autonomy and support to shape policy, build strong safety cultures, and make a tangible impact across the region.

About the Role

Reporting to the Regional Director and working closely with the national QSHE Director, you’ll play a key role in developing and executing QSHE strategy across multiple operational sites. This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for instilling a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and maintaining certifications such as ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and influence a positive health, safety, security, environmental and quality culture across the region.
• Ensure full compliance with UK HSE regulations, COMAH/SEVESO directives, and industry standards.
• Conduct regular site audits, risk assessments, and major hazard analyses (HAZID, HAZOP, etc.).
• Provide guidance to site managers and act as Lead Incident Controller when required.
• Implement QSHE training and competency-building plans across all operational levels.
• Liaise with customers regarding safety inspections, site assessments, and compliance issues.
• Monitor performance metrics and continuously drive safety improvement initiatives.
• Manage regulatory inspections and maintain accreditations through robust systems and controls.

Your Skills & Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma qualified (or working towards) – CMIOSH status highly desirable.
• Degree in Chemistry, a science‑based subject, or equivalent vocational qualification preferred.
• DGSA qualification or knowledge of ADR and Dangerous Goods legislation is advantageous.
• Extensive experience in Health & Safety roles, ideally within the chemical industry or on COMAH/SEVESO sites.
• Proven leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Full UK/EU driving licence and willingness to travel regionally at short notice.