Group Health and Safety Manager

Group Health and Safety Manager required to lead, develop, maintain and support a group of 3 companies across 6 locations and existing team of 5 SHEQ Advisor. The role requires active participation at all levels, from strategy through to implementation as well as actively influencing and motivating a variety of people to ensure commitment to the overall QHSE syste

This is predominantly a Health and Safety role that also requires the management and support of a Quality and Environmental Advisor, so knowledge of Q&E is essential.

The role can be based out of any of their locations. Travel will be required across all sites, with remote working an management factored in.

Locations: Saint Helens, Derby, Dunstable, Sheffield, Slough or Bermondsey

The business provides a range of linen and laundry management services to the healthcare sector across the UK.

Duties include

• Maintain quality, safety and environmental systems; implement and audit to achieve compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 and Control the day-to-day operations.


• Working with the Quality Manager, introduce and develop ISO 9001:2015 system


• Maintain a contract risk register, reviewing QHSE risks and escalating where appropriate


• Support the training and development of all staff to ensure awareness and understanding of QHSE Standards.


• Provide a single business focus for accident and incident reporting and assist with subsequent investigation process.


• Driving positive behaviours and culture within the business and Continuous Improvement


• Monitor, audit and report on contract QHSE performance and provide assurance to Management Teams.


• Provide leadership to support the management of supply chains and compliance with QHSE standards.


• Monitor and ensure that all Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation is complied with.

Qualifications and experience.

You will hold or be working towards CMIOSH status and the associated Health and Safety qualifications.

• Experience in similar QSHE position that included team management. This would ideally be a multi-site medium-sized business. Previous experience gained in the process or manufacturing sectors could be transferable.


• Knowledge and experience with QMS principles and ISO 9001 (2015 standard ideally);


• Strong communication, listening and interpersonal relations skills;


• Excellent MS Office skills;


• Experience with ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 preferred or at least, robust management systems.

The role is offering to c�70k + generous car allowance and other benefits.