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QHSE Manager – Cleaning Careers
The British Institute of Cleaning Science
Oregon (IL)
On-site
USD 50,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
Join a dynamic team at a leading organization in the cleaning sector as a QHSE Manager. In this role, you will ensure the highest standards of quality, health, safety, and environmental management are maintained, guiding your team to comply with regulations and improve safety practices. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a rewarding career path in a crucial industry focused on safety and hygiene.
Qualifications
- Relevant experience within QHSE or managing health and safety.
- Training in health and safety practices.
- Vocational qualifications in environmental management.
Responsibilities
- Develop safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments and manage workplace safety inspections.
- Advise and train staff on health and safety practices.
Skills
Education
Job description
QHSE managers were once referred to as HS managers ‘health and safety manager’ but as time has gone on their role expanded into the now QHSE Manager ‘quality, health, safety and environment manager’.
Being a QHSE manger means you will be expected to reinforce all aspects of safety, including environmental and quality, and ensure that standards are maintained and improved.
These LMI Job Trends give you a sneak peek of how much you could earn starting out for this career, and how much your salary could grow with experience.
Weekly Pay
840
Annual Pay
43,680
Hours/Week
40h
Hourly Pay
21
Growth
15.6%
Recent labour market information suggests that the average salary of a QHSE Manager is £35,000 per annum.
On average you can earn between £22,000 – £50,000 a year as QHSE Manager in the UK.
Your starting salary can vary because of factors like level of experience, training, location or the size of the company. Your salary will increase over time as you build skills, knowledge and experience.
Do you need qualifications for the cleaning industry?
In many cleaning operative roles, you do not require any formal qualifications to become a cleaning operative. Having a certain level or numeracy and language skills may help you get hired by employers. It’s useful to have GCSEs in grades 9-4 (A*-C) in English, maths and a science subject. Many employers in the cleaning industry will help you gain these qualifications if this is something you are interested in pursuing!
You might already have an academic qualification like a degree, or be thinking of doing one. Amelia did a theatre degree and is now very happy in the cleaning industry, so you can still shine in the world of cleaning if you do the qualifications you feel passionate about!
Do you need any training to get started?
To progress your role more speedily, or, to gain insight into these fantastic roles, why not take a look at some of the great training offerings that are out there?
- BICSc Licence to Practice Qualification
- Certificate in Cleaning and Support Services Skills
- Certificate in Cleaning Principles (RQF)
You can also try out these amazing FREE certified courses to build your CV!
Why should young people get into the cleaning industry?
Assistant Technical Specialist Kelsey Hargreaves is a young person who has got far in the world of cleaning, hygiene and facility management. She shares her top reasons for getting into the world of cleaning after university, and her reasons might inspire you too:
- I wanted to help create safer environments
- I wanted to help give people opportunities
- I enjoyed working alongside hard working people
- I wanted a career in an industry that was trying to solve environmental issues
- I wanted a career where I could develop
- I wanted to work in an industry that was diverse and vibrant
- I wanted a career where I would be listened to
Domestic cleaning used to be called the ‘invisible industry’ but times are changing because it is such a huge market. It is now getting the benefit of more attention, better resources, and more support and development for your career.
Did you know you can become a Chartered Practitioner in Environment Cleaning?
Becoming a Chartered Practitioner in Environmental Cleaning involves one of two routes and is great recognition of your achievements in the industry as you grow in experience.
Which professional organisations can help?
If you’re wondering just how big the UK cleaning industry is – and who can help you get ahead – then check out this megalist of organisations in the sector and how they can help you get ahead.
Being a QHSE Manager requires quite a few different skills, a mixture of analytical and practicable skills.
- Leadership skills: Are essential for any kind of management role, you need to have the ability to help motivate and direct your team in the direction they need to go to achieve goals and complete tasks.
- Communication : Communication will be key to this role, you will be responsible to convey important information with employees, clients, and suppliers. With effective communication you will be able to build trust and develop professional relationships which will make the job easier.
- Problem-solving : It is your responsibility as the QHSE manager to identify and address any issues you may find and to keep the work environment safe. You will be required to think on your feet and deal with any problems safely and efficiently.
- Critical thinking: Critical thinking is about being able to see the bigger picture. In this job you will face situations where you will have to evaluate and analyse facts and information presented to you and make a judgement based on this information.
Do some personal research into how the cleaning industry puts a big focus on safety, health and the environment.
They are all really important in the world of cleaning!
Vocational qualifications and work experience will help you build these skills over time.
You do not need a degree to become a health and safety manager but you will be required to have the correct training. Here are some options to explore.
The entry requirements for an apprenticeship are usually 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) A levels or equivalent.
It is also possible to gain healthy and safety qualifications whilst you are already working. If this is something that could benefit the business you are working for, they may pay for you to complete the qualification.
This is something you could do on either a part-time or full-time basis. On these courses you will cover health and safety in the workplace, risk assessments, accident investigations and other regulations. These courses can be found through:
You usually need 2 to 3 A levels or equivalent to do a degree. If you wish to enrol in a postgraduate course, a degree in any subject will get you onto the course.
Many professional bodies also offer a range of training opportunities, including activities that count towards continuing professional development (CPD). Find out more below:
BICSc is the largest independent, professional, and educational body within the cleaning industry providing training and education, setting standards and procedures for cleaning. BICSc membership now stands at over 55,000 individual and corporate members in the UK and Internationally.
The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) is the body for workplace and facilities professionals. IWFM empower and enable workplace and facilities professionals to expand their potential and have rewarding, impactful careers. The IWFM was established in 2018. It builds on the proud heritage of 25 years of the British Institute of Facilities Management.
Having the relevant experience within this field would be beneficial, especially in the field you want to become a QHSE manager in e.g., engineering, construction, cleaning etc.
A way to get you off the starting line is if you volunteered your services and were able to shadow somebody within this role, so you can gain on the job knowledge.
You will be part of a vibrant and diverse industry that works tirelessly every day to help keep people in safe and hygienic environments! Your specific job requirements may change depending on what part of the industry you work in!
Within this job role it is possible to move up within the business. Some people find themselves moving away from the business to start their own QHSE consulting business. Some QHSE managers go into a specific field either food safety or environmental health and safety and focus on this.
- Develop safety policies and procedures
- Advise and train staff on health and safety practices
- Regular inspections to check policies and procedures and ensure they are implemented
- Carry out risk assessments and consider how to reduce risks
- Investigate and record accidents in the workplace
- Work with relevant inspectors and trade unions
- Keep up to date with new legislations
- Produce management reports and bulletins
- Advise on a range of specialist area, e.g., fire regulations hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, and occupational diseases.
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