QHSE Manager

Talent STEM, a UK based scientific, technical and engineering recruitment company is partnered with a leading industrial chemical organisation supporting them with the appointment of a QHSE Manager to their North West England site leadership team.   

Our client, a leading organisation in the industrial sector, is seeking a dedicated QHSE Manager to join their team. Renowned for their commitment to excellence in quality, health, safety, and environmental management, they operate across multiple sites and prioritise a culture of compliance and continuous improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company that values high standards and professional development.

As a QHSE Manager, you will ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, providing expert guidance, training and support across the organisation. You will lead the development, integration and continuous improvement of QHSE management systems to achieve and maintain certification to international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001) with a recognised national body, while fostering a positive QHSE culture.

Key responsibilities:

Maintain certification of the Integrated Management System to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
Lead the development, integration, and delivery of QHSE management systems, ensuring alignment with standards, legislation and company policies.
Provide expert advice on quality, health, safety and environmental matters.
Build relationships with regulatory bodies, managing inspections, audits, data reporting and issue resolution.
Develop and implement QHSE strategies to promote a strong safety and environmental culture.
Manage QHSE risk processes, identifying risks and opportunities and implementing appropriate actions.
Oversee the internal audit schedule, ensuring audits are completed, reviewed and followed by corrective actions.
Produce and present performance reports, including annual management reviews, to senior management and staff.
Monitor and report progress against QHSE objectives and targets.
Design and deliver QHSE training programmes for employees at all levels.
Undertake additional reasonable tasks as required. 

QHSE responsibilities:

-  Adhere to QHSE policies, procedures and work instructions, accessible through training and the Integrated Management System.

-  Attend all required QHSE training as directed.

-  Report near misses, incidents and risks to support continuous learning and risk control.

-  Utilise risk assessments to predict and manage risks effectively.

-  Comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) to ensure a safe working environment.

-  Take responsibility for personal health and safety and that of others affected by your actions.

Essential qualifications and experience:

-  Extensive experience in designing and implementing QHSE management systems, ideally in an industrial or regulated sector.

-  Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation, preferably in a high-risk industrial environment, including COSHH and DSEAR.

-  Auditing qualification in a relevant field (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001) from a certified body.

-  Membership or eligibility for membership of a relevant professional body.

-  NEBOSH Diploma or Certificate (or equivalent).

To apply, send your CV to Graeme Pallas and Russell Oakley at Talent STEM using the apply function

It is essential applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK