Full job descriptionHead of SHEAQ / HSEQ
Salary: Competitive plus company car & excellent benefits
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation operating within a highly regulated, high-hazard manufacturing environment.
We are looking for an experienced Head of SHEAQ / HSEQ to provide strategic leadership across Safety, Health, Environment, Assurance and Quality.
This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for shaping SHEAQ strategy, developing a high-performing team, ensuring regulatory compliance and driving a strong safety and continuous improvement culture.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and develop the organisation’s SHEAQ strategy and function.
*Provide strategic advice and assurance to the Managing Director, Operations Director, Senior Leadership Team and Board.
*Lead, develop and coach the SHEAQ team.
*Ensure compliance with relevant UK legislation, regulations and industry standards.
*Oversee risk management, operational assurance, audits and regulatory inspections.
*Lead significant incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
*Maintain and improve the Integrated Management System, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
*Build strong relationships with regulators, customers and external stakeholders.
*Drive a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement across the organisation.
*Provide leadership during significant incidents, emergencies and business continuity situations.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
*Significant experience within a high-hazard, highly regulated manufacturing or operational environment.
*Experience leading SHEAQ/HSEQ functions across complex operations.
*Experience within a COMAH, major-hazard or similarly regulated environment is highly desirable.
*Proven experience developing a positive safety culture and delivering continuous improvement.
*Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
*Experience with risk management, incident investigation, governance and operational assurance.
*Experience working with regulatory authorities and senior stakeholders.
*Strong communication, leadership, influencing and decision-making skills.
*Experience presenting reports and strategic recommendations at Board or Executive level.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SHEAQ / HSEQ professional looking to take on a high-profile senior leadership position with significant influence over safety, compliance, operational performance and continuous improvement.