Head of QHSE Standards & Enablement

Shared Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership

33 days holiday (including bank)?

Company sick pay

Maternity and paternity support

Life assurance

GP/Wellbeing support

Volunteering days

Training & development

Job summary

Churchill Group is seeking an experienced Head of QHSE Standards & Enablement to develop and implement practical QHSE standards, controls, tools and support services across the Group.

You will lead a team responsible for QHSE implementation, road risk management and central QHSE support services, translating complex regulatory requirements into robust solutions for safe service delivery nationwide.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) with substantial practical QHSE leadership experience.
• Experience leading QHSE standards development and enablement within a complex multi-site or multi-business organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of Health & Safety management and management systems aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale change, improvement programmes, acquisitions or business integrations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of QHSE standards, controls and guidance across the Group.
• Oversee major improvement programmes, acquisitions and business integrations, ensuring effective adoption of QHSE controls and systems.
• Drive the development of QHSE processes, tools, digital solutions and support services.
• Provide technical leadership and support to operational and QHSE teams nationwide.
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary QHSE team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Use incident trends, assurance findings and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and organisational learning.

Skills

QHSE leadership

Stakeholder management

ISO knowledge

Change management

Regulatory compliance

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Job description

Hybrid role with regular national travel

We’re looking for an experienced QHSE professional to join our team as Head of QHSE Standards & Enablement and lead the development and implementation of practical QHSE standards, controls, tools and support services across our specialist businesses. Reporting to the Director of Quality & Enablement, you’ll play a key role in driving consistency, compliance and operational excellence across the Group.

In this hands-on position, you’ll work closely with senior stakeholders to translate complex legal, regulatory and operational requirements into robust, practical solutions that support safe, effective service delivery. You’ll also lead a team responsible for QHSE implementation, road risk management and central QHSE support services.

As Head of QHSE Standards & Enablement,you will:

• Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of QHSE standards, controls and guidance across the Group.
• Oversee major improvement programmes, acquisitions and business integrations, ensuring effective adoption of QHSE controls and systems.
• Drive the development of QHSE processes, tools, digital solutions and support services.
• Provide technical leadership and support to operational and QHSE teams nationwide.
• Lead and develop a multi-disciplinary QHSE team, promoting best practice and continuous improvement.
• Use incident trends, assurance findings and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and organisational learning.

As Head of QHSE Standards & Enablement, you will have:

• A NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) with substantial practical QHSE leadership experience.
• Experience leading QHSE standards development and enablement within a complex, multi-site or multi-business organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of Health & Safety management and experience working with management systems aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale change, improvement programmes, acquisitions or business integrations.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage at all levels of the business.

What we offer you

The opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing specialist FM providers, where you’ll shape the future of QHSE across a diverse portfolio of businesses and services. As an employee-owned organisation, every colleague contributes to and shares in our success.

What’s in it for you?

• Employee Ownership
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company sick pay
• Maternity and paternity support
• Life assurance
• 24/7 GP, wellbeing and mental health support
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Discounts and reward schemes
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Diversity, inclusion and wellbeing initiatives
• Recognition and reward programmes

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. As an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity drives innovation and excellence, and we strive to build a culture of respect, fairness, and opportunity for all.

Reasonable adjustments

Please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make to support you during our recruitment process. We’re happy to help..

Please note: Security clearance (DBS) is required for this role.