SHE Manager

Sodexo; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced SHE Manager to lead HSE strategy and assurance for a high-profile pharmaceutical flagship account across Macclesfield and Speke, with regular travel. You will drive continuous improvement, governance and safety culture in complex production, laboratory and corporate settings.

The role requires senior HSE leadership, NEBOSH IOSH qualifications, and a proven track record in cross-site environments, audits and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or Chartered IOSH qualification.
• Recent experience in a senior HSE/Health & Safety role.
• Experience across multiple sites or complex operations.
• Strong auditing, compliance and HSE investigations experience.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management.
• Analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging HSE training.
• Experience developing HSE strategies, plans and performance reporting.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• Commercial awareness and sound business judgement.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of HSE strategies across both sites.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, Sodexo policies and client requirements.
• Lead accident and incident investigations including RCAs and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain HSE plans, risk registers and action plans.
• Plan and oversee HSE audit programmes and ensure closure of actions.
• Monitor HSE performance through KPI/OPI reporting and trend analysis.
• Deliver and support HSE training to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Provide expert HSE guidance to operational, compliance and client teams.
• Collaborate with Sodexo's Corporate Services HSE & Risk Team and client SHE organisation.
• Support Business Continuity Planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deputise for the Operations Director at relevant meetings.
• Lead, support and develop the SHE Advisor.
• Act as ambassador for Sodexo HSE standards and industry best practice.

Skills

HSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Auditing

Root Cause Analysis

UK HSE legislation

Training delivery

Strategic planning

Driving licence

Communication

Multisite experience

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or Chartered IOSH

Job description

SHE Manager

Based across Macclesfield and Speke

• Contract: FIXED-TERM CONTRACT TO JULY 2027
• Monday to Friday
• Salary: Up to £55000 per annum plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
• Location: Macclesfield, with regular travel to Speke
• Opportunities for professional development

At Sodexo, we're passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

Sodexo is looking for an experienced SHEManager to join our Corporate Services team, supporting a high-profile pharmaceutical flagship account based in Macclesfield, with regular travel to our Speke site.

This is a key multi-site HSE leadership position, supporting complex corporate, production and laboratory environments where high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance are essential.

You will take a leading role in driving the HSE strategy across both locations, working closely with Sodexo teams, the client and wider operational stakeholders to maintain compliance, strengthen safety culture and deliver continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional who is confident working strategically, influencing stakeholders and operating within a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of HSE strategies, plans and objectives across both sites.
• Ensure compliance with UK legislation, Sodexo policies, client requirements and relevant industry standards.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, including Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain HSE plans, risk registers and action plans.
• Plan and oversee HSE audit programmes and ensure actions are effectively closed out.
• Monitor HSE performance through KPI and OPI reporting, identifying trends, successes and areas for improvement.
• Deliver and support HSE training, promoting a strong and proactive safety culture.
• Provide expert HSE guidance to operational, compliance and client teams.
• Work closely with Sodexo's Corporate Services HSE & Risk Team and the client's SHE organisation.
• Support Business Continuity Planning and wider continuous improvement initiatives.
• Deputise for the Operations Director at relevant performance and safety meetings.
• Lead, support and develop the SHE Advisor.
• Act as an ambassador for Sodexo HSE standards and promote current industry best practice.

What we're looking for

You will be an experienced SHE professional with the confidence and credibility to operate across a complex, multi-site environment.

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification, such as Chartered IOSH.
• Recent experience in a senior HSE/Health & Safety role.
• Experience working across multiple sites or within a complex operational environment.
• Strong experience in auditing, compliance and HSE investigations.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation and best practice.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to deliver engaging HSE training.
• Experience developing HSE strategies, plans and performance reporting.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Commercial awareness and sound business judgement.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience within Integrated Facilities Management.
• Experience within pharmaceutical, laboratory, manufacturing or another highly regulated environment.
• Professional HSE body membership.
• Experience of project or programme management.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications