SHEQ Manager

Allen & York Ltd; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global chemicals company is seeking a Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Manager to guide their Safety and Quality teams in compliance with UK standards. This leadership role requires a strong background in high-hazard environments and the ability to foster team development and collaboration. The selected candidate will be based on-site daily and may occasionally work from home, with total workplace engagement expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar risk profile environment including petrochemical or hazardous industrial settings.
• Demonstrated track record of managing and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safety, Environment, Health and Quality team across the site.
• Drive compliance with UK standards and legislation.
• Manage significant projects in collaboration with global teams.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance management

Influencing skills

Team development

Education

Degree in a STEM subject

Chartered Membership of IOSH or working towards Chartered status

Job description

Overview

Allen & York are delighted to be working with a global chemicals company who are now looking to recruit a Safety, Health, Environment & Quality Manager as part of the site Senior Leadership Round Table, managing the team of Safety, Environment, Health and Quality and driving standards for SHEQ across the site to ensure compliance with UK standards and legislation.

Our client is the world's leading manufacturer of their product, which is used in a variety of different applications in both the commercial and domestic markets.

Reporting to the European SHEQ Director with a dotted line to the Site Director, this role plays a significant part in the development and promotion of SHEQ across the site, ensuring the culture and strategy are maintained and continually improving towards world-class standards onsite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Safety, Environment, Health and Quality team and drive standards for SHEQ across the site, ensuring compliance with UK standards and legislation.
• Lead on significant projects, liaising and collaborating with global teams where relevant to achieve alignment in standards and approach.
• Build mutually beneficial relationships with peers and colleagues across departments and functions.
• Use experience in manufacturing or process-driven environments on a high-hazard site to inform decisions and improvements.
• Demonstrate a track record of managing and developing teams, driving high performance, collaboration and strong team ethics.
• Enrol individuals from all levels, acting as an energetic and imaginative leader who challenges the norm and drives improvement in self, team and company standards and values.
• Show proactive methodology and a track record of achievement, leading from the front with a strategic vision for the future, and strong influencing and communication skills on the shop floor and in SLT meetings.

Qualifications

• Degree (most likely in a STEM subject).
• Chartered Membership of IOSH or working towards Chartered status.
• Experience in a similar risk profile environment including petrochemical, engineering, or hazardous industrial settings.

Location and travel

Based in the North of England on the Humber, you will be required to work on site every day due to the nature of the role and the fact you are managing the team, but there is the option to work from home on occasion. You’ll need to be within driving distance of the site and hold a valid driving licence. Some infrequent European travel may also be required.

About us

Allen & York have been matching purposeful people with purpose-led organisations for 30 years. We partner with our clients and candidates on roles that build an understanding of climate change, promote sustainability and create inclusive and responsible organisations, working towards a sustainable world for us all.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Committed to inclusiveness in the workplace, we aim to increase diversity across all areas and therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, or whether or not they have a disability.