SHE Manager

The Compleat Food Group; Ebbw Vale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Ebbw Vale is seeking a proactive HSE Manager on a 24-month fixed-term contract. Key responsibilities include improving HSE performance, ensuring compliance with legislation, and leading audits. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of HSE experience and a Level 6 HSE Ofqual qualification. This is an opportunity to influence safety culture and support leadership engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' HSE experience.
• Advanced knowledge of HSE legislation, compliance, and trade effluent requirements.
• Proven ability to influence leadership and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE improvement plans aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor HSE performance using BMI and other KPIs.
• Provide guidance on statutory compliance and risk management.

Skills

HSE legislation knowledge

Team leadership

Technology systems use

Forward thinking

Education

Level 6 HSE Ofqual qualification

Job description

TCFG is seeking a highly experienced and proactive HSE Manager to join our team in Ebbw Vale on a 24-month fixed-term contract. The role is accountable for HSE performance across the designated area, acting as the competent person and ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements. You will play a key role in implementing the HSE strategy, governance framework, and OHSE management systems, while developing HSE practitioners and supporting leadership engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to influence safety culture, lead improvement initiatives, and make a tangible impact on operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HSE improvement plans aligned with business objectives.
• Monitor, record, and report HSE performance using BMI and other KPIs; identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Provide guidance on statutory compliance, risk management, and incident resolution.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Deliver HSE training and competency programmes.
• Manage emergency arrangements and site security teams.
• Oversee waste management and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, applying Best Available Techniques (BAT) where relevant.
• Facilitate HSE committee meetings, promote engagement, and embed a positive HSE culture.
• Participate in leadership teams and deputise for the Head of HSE as required.
• Manage HSE budgets and resources effectively.
• Support risk assessments and implement control measures.
• Ensure health assessment programmes are in place and monitored.
• Liaise with enforcement authorities and relevant external bodies.
• Undertake CPD and maintain professional HSE standards.
• Deploy the governance framework and ensure functional HSE objectives are met.
• Be an active contributor to the wider HSE community, attending forums, cadence meetings, and sharing insights.
• Undertake all other reasonable and necessary tasks appropriate to the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' HSE experience.
• Level 6 HSE Ofqual qualification.
• Advanced knowledge of HSE legislation, compliance, physical security management, and trade effluent requirements.
• Strong capability in forward thinking and use of technology systems and devices.
• Proven ability to lead teams, influence leadership, and drive continuous improvement.

About The Compleat Food Group

At The Compleat Food Group, we're proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we're on a mission to create Food to Feel Good - great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We're home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we're a leading supplier of delicious own-label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added-value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant-based food to the UK's major retailers, as well as across foodservice. With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we're united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

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