Senior HSEQ Manager

Senior HSEQ Manager
Location: Homebased
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 + Benefits

Join a leading organisation in driving Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) standards across a diverse and high-impact UK Defence portfolio. This senior role is perfect for a strategic leader passionate about fostering a culture of safety excellence and operational compliance. Based from home, you’ll engage in UK-wide travel, working closely with Defence teams and regulatory bodies to enhance safety and performance standards.
Role Overview:In this strategic and hands-on position, the Senior HSEQ Manager will support and shape the HSEQ landscape, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement in line with Defence standards. You’ll provide operational oversight, mentor HSEQ teams, and deliver targeted safety initiatives across sites, working closely with stakeholders to embed 'think safe, work safe, home safe' principles across the board.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of HSEQ strategies, aligning with Defence objectives.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance, driving audit and documentation processes.
• Enhance operational safety standards through training, reporting, and risk management.
• Oversee incident management, conducting root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to foster strong partnerships and proactive risk management.
• Drive safety culture change through innovative programmes, reinforcing a commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualifications: Level 6 in Occupational Health & Safety, IOSH/IIRSM membership, Lead Auditor qualification.
• Experience: Proven experience in HSEQ management within Defence, Construction, or related fields, ideally with expertise in regulatory compliance and behavioural safety.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, communication, problem-solving, and strategic thinking.
• Personality: Collaborative, proactive, and committed to building a positive safety culture.

Benefits:

• Salary: Circa £62,000 + company car, bonus potential up to 10%, private medical insurance, and 6% pension contribution.
• Additional Perks: Employee assistance programme, discounts, 30% off at leisure centres, flexible working, and options to purchase extra leave.

This role includes a three-stage interview process, beginning with a Teams introduction and progressing to on-site meetings with key operational leaders. If you’re a seasoned HSEQ professional ready to make a significant impact, apply today to help shape safety and operational excellence in Defence! For further information please contact Nathan.turley@hserecruitment.co.uk