Health, Safety & Environmental Manager West Midlands & Worcestershire (south) Two-Site Responsibility £60,000 £70,000 + Benefits Full-Time, Permanent Assured Safety Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly expanding manufacturing organisation known for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to oversee two key sites in Gloucestershire and the West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the HSE function across both locations, strengthen safety standards, and drive a positive, engaged safety culture throughout the organisation. Experience in chemical safety or working in environments with chemical risk will be highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain robust health, safety, and environmental policies across both sites, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective and preventative measures. Produce clear, detailed reports on HSE performance, incidents, trends, and compliance for senior leadership. Provide training, coaching, and guidance to staff at all levels, promoting safe working practices and reinforcing a strong safety culture. Lead investigations into accidents and near-misses, conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing long-term improvements. Liaise with external regulatory bodies and maintain up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation. Monitor the effectiveness of all HSE initiatives, driving continuous improvement across both sites. Support and enhance the integration of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality management systems. Oversee internal and external audit processes, ensuring site accreditation standards are met and maintained. Contribute to annual business planning, site-wide initiatives, and strategic HSE objectives. Lead and coordinate continuous improvement projects to elevate operational performance. Requirements Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or HSE leadership role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or a similar production environment. Strong understanding of chemical safety or experience working with chemical processes (highly advantageous). Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage teams across multiple sites. Confident report writing and presentation skills. Competence in root cause analysis, accident investigation, and behavioural safety techniques. Well organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities across two busy sites. Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH General, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) are desirable. What s on Offer Salary: £60,000 £70,000 Supportive, collaborative site leadership teams The opportunity to shape the safety culture across two growing sites Assured Safety Recruitment are a specialist Health & Safety recruitment consultancy operating across the UK. We recruit for all roles across the HSE profession, including Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, HSE Lead, SHEQ, QHSE, and EHS positions. Assured Safety Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of contractors. By applying for this role, you agree to the T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers available at our website.
Jan 07, 2026
Full time
Health, Safety & Environmental Manager West Midlands & Worcestershire (south) Two-Site Responsibility £60,000 £70,000 + Benefits Full-Time, Permanent Assured Safety Recruitment is partnering with a rapidly expanding manufacturing organisation known for innovation, quality, and operational excellence. As the business continues to grow, they are seeking a proactive and experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to oversee two key sites in Gloucestershire and the West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the HSE function across both locations, strengthen safety standards, and drive a positive, engaged safety culture throughout the organisation. Experience in chemical safety or working in environments with chemical risk will be highly beneficial. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain robust health, safety, and environmental policies across both sites, ensuring full compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Conduct regular risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify hazards and implement corrective and preventative measures. Produce clear, detailed reports on HSE performance, incidents, trends, and compliance for senior leadership. Provide training, coaching, and guidance to staff at all levels, promoting safe working practices and reinforcing a strong safety culture. Lead investigations into accidents and near-misses, conducting thorough root cause analyses and implementing long-term improvements. Liaise with external regulatory bodies and maintain up-to-date knowledge of HSE legislation. Monitor the effectiveness of all HSE initiatives, driving continuous improvement across both sites. Support and enhance the integration of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality management systems. Oversee internal and external audit processes, ensuring site accreditation standards are met and maintained. Contribute to annual business planning, site-wide initiatives, and strategic HSE objectives. Lead and coordinate continuous improvement projects to elevate operational performance. Requirements Proven experience in a Health & Safety Manager or HSE leadership role, ideally within manufacturing, engineering, or a similar production environment. Strong understanding of chemical safety or experience working with chemical processes (highly advantageous). Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and engage teams across multiple sites. Confident report writing and presentation skills. Competence in root cause analysis, accident investigation, and behavioural safety techniques. Well organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities across two busy sites. Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH General, NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent) are desirable. What s on Offer Salary: £60,000 £70,000 Supportive, collaborative site leadership teams The opportunity to shape the safety culture across two growing sites Assured Safety Recruitment are a specialist Health & Safety recruitment consultancy operating across the UK. We recruit for all roles across the HSE profession, including Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, HSE Lead, SHEQ, QHSE, and EHS positions. Assured Safety Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of contractors. By applying for this role, you agree to the T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers available at our website.
Health, Safety and Facilities Advisor - 6-month Contract Location: Edinburgh Duration: Initial 6 months (strong likelihood of extension) Start: ASAP & SC REQUIRED Working Pattern: 5 days on site Day Rate: 400 per day (Outside IR35) We're partnering with a major defence contractor to recruit a Facilities Compliance Advisor for a large, complex operation supporting submarine and vessel programmes. The site encompasses extensive industrial facilities, heavy engineering environments, dry docks, and a broad portfolio of infrastructure and estates responsibilities. The role sits client-side within the Facilities and SHEQ function, supporting the Head of SHE to stabilise, audit and uplift compliance standards across a busy operational estate. This will involve deep-dive assessments, contractor oversight, regulatory coordination and ensuring statutory compliance across multiple facilities disciplines. Due to the nature of the site, Security Clearance (SC) is required. Key Responsibilities Lead and support compliance activities across facilities operations including: LOLER, lifting equipment, legionella control, F-Gas, asbestos, fire safety and wider statutory FM requirements. Conduct SHEQ audits, inspections and gap analyses, preparing reports, action plans and compliance roadmaps for senior leadership. Review and challenge contractor documentation, RAMS, competence evidence and maintenance records. Undertake deep-dive investigations into compliance shortfalls or non-conformities, producing clear corrective and preventive actions. Monitor and coordinate contractor activities across the facility, ensuring safe working practices in a heavy industrial dockyard environment. Support the review of Construction Phase Plans (CDM) for ongoing infrastructure and building works across the site. Engage with regulatory bodies (e.g., environmental regulators) when required and support the site in closing out actions and demonstrating compliance. Provide technical guidance to a large Facilities team, helping embed long-term standards and processes. Produce regular progress updates, KPIs, and findings for senior leaders and programme stakeholders. Candidate Profile SC-cleared Strong background in facilities management compliance within heavy industry, marine, energy, manufacturing or similarly regulated environments. Demonstrable knowledge of: ISO 45001, LOLER, PUWER, legionella, F-Gas, asbestos management, fire safety, environmental protection requirements. Experience carrying out audits, inspections, compliance reviews and contractor oversight in a complex industrial estate. Strong understanding of CDM requirements relating to estates/building works Able to interpret technical documentation and communicate risks clearly to senior stakeholders. Comfortable in fast-moving environments with multiple parallel workstreams and emerging priorities. A proactive problem-solver with the ability to take ownership of short-term uplift projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge site undergoing significant investment and transformation. If the role is of interest, please contact Tom Hewat on or (phone number removed) . Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton. Com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Jan 06, 2026
Contractor
Health, Safety and Facilities Advisor - 6-month Contract Location: Edinburgh Duration: Initial 6 months (strong likelihood of extension) Start: ASAP & SC REQUIRED Working Pattern: 5 days on site Day Rate: 400 per day (Outside IR35) We're partnering with a major defence contractor to recruit a Facilities Compliance Advisor for a large, complex operation supporting submarine and vessel programmes. The site encompasses extensive industrial facilities, heavy engineering environments, dry docks, and a broad portfolio of infrastructure and estates responsibilities. The role sits client-side within the Facilities and SHEQ function, supporting the Head of SHE to stabilise, audit and uplift compliance standards across a busy operational estate. This will involve deep-dive assessments, contractor oversight, regulatory coordination and ensuring statutory compliance across multiple facilities disciplines. Due to the nature of the site, Security Clearance (SC) is required. Key Responsibilities Lead and support compliance activities across facilities operations including: LOLER, lifting equipment, legionella control, F-Gas, asbestos, fire safety and wider statutory FM requirements. Conduct SHEQ audits, inspections and gap analyses, preparing reports, action plans and compliance roadmaps for senior leadership. Review and challenge contractor documentation, RAMS, competence evidence and maintenance records. Undertake deep-dive investigations into compliance shortfalls or non-conformities, producing clear corrective and preventive actions. Monitor and coordinate contractor activities across the facility, ensuring safe working practices in a heavy industrial dockyard environment. Support the review of Construction Phase Plans (CDM) for ongoing infrastructure and building works across the site. Engage with regulatory bodies (e.g., environmental regulators) when required and support the site in closing out actions and demonstrating compliance. Provide technical guidance to a large Facilities team, helping embed long-term standards and processes. Produce regular progress updates, KPIs, and findings for senior leaders and programme stakeholders. Candidate Profile SC-cleared Strong background in facilities management compliance within heavy industry, marine, energy, manufacturing or similarly regulated environments. Demonstrable knowledge of: ISO 45001, LOLER, PUWER, legionella, F-Gas, asbestos management, fire safety, environmental protection requirements. Experience carrying out audits, inspections, compliance reviews and contractor oversight in a complex industrial estate. Strong understanding of CDM requirements relating to estates/building works Able to interpret technical documentation and communicate risks clearly to senior stakeholders. Comfortable in fast-moving environments with multiple parallel workstreams and emerging priorities. A proactive problem-solver with the ability to take ownership of short-term uplift projects. This is an exciting opportunity to join a cutting-edge site undergoing significant investment and transformation. If the role is of interest, please contact Tom Hewat on or (phone number removed) . Irwin and Colton are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company, based in the South East of England we recruit across the UK. We recruit all roles in the health and safety industry from Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director through to Health and Safety Advisor positions. Irwin and Colton Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website irwinandcolton. Com. Irwin and Colton is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Head of Sustainability & Social Value Location: Home-based (UK) Salary: £49,000 £52,000 + pension + flexible working About the Role Assured Safety Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK charity in the recruitment of a visionary Head of Sustainability & Social Value . This is a newly created and influential position, offering the opportunity to shape and drive the charity s environmental and social value agenda at a strategic level. You will define, influence and champion the organisation s overall sustainability and social value vision, embedding best practice across all functions and ensuring these priorities play a central role in decision-making. Working closely with leaders across the charity, you ll guide the development, implementation and monitoring of key ESG strategies to drive measurable impact. If you are an experienced sustainability professional who can lead, inspire and deliver positive change, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and governance across sustainability and social value activity. Develop and deliver strategies and action plans to drive continuous improvement. Inspire and engage colleagues at all levels, promoting awareness and ownership of sustainability initiatives. Analyse, audit and report performance to senior leaders and external partners. Build strong working relationships with key external stakeholders and ensure compliance with UK, EU and international regulations. Lead progress towards key ESG milestones, including Net Zero targets, energy efficiency and value creation. Implement environmental management systems and support initiatives such as waste reduction, conservation and renewable energy. Support sustainable procurement, supply chain evaluation and contractor monitoring. Lead on securing and maintaining ISO accreditations relevant to sustainability and social value. Advance social value objectives, including community engagement, workforce equality and supporting local economic growth. Manage and enhance the social value measurement platform (TOMs) and related reporting. Produce compelling social value content for tenders, bids and organisational reporting. Skills & Experience Experience with recognised sustainability/ESG frameworks such as SASB, SECR or the Social Value TOM System . Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and best practices. Experience advising managers on sustainability and social value matters. Excellent problem-solving capabilities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations and lead projects effectively. Assured Safety Recruitment are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company operating across the UK. We recruit all roles in the Health and Safety industry including Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director, and HSE, HSEQ, SHEQ, QHSE, EHS positions. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 14 days if your application has been successful for the role. Wherever possible we do try to contact all of our applicants directly, however sometimes due to a large volume of applicants this isn t always possible. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities .
Jan 03, 2026
Full time
Head of Sustainability & Social Value Location: Home-based (UK) Salary: £49,000 £52,000 + pension + flexible working About the Role Assured Safety Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a leading UK charity in the recruitment of a visionary Head of Sustainability & Social Value . This is a newly created and influential position, offering the opportunity to shape and drive the charity s environmental and social value agenda at a strategic level. You will define, influence and champion the organisation s overall sustainability and social value vision, embedding best practice across all functions and ensuring these priorities play a central role in decision-making. Working closely with leaders across the charity, you ll guide the development, implementation and monitoring of key ESG strategies to drive measurable impact. If you are an experienced sustainability professional who can lead, inspire and deliver positive change, we would love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and governance across sustainability and social value activity. Develop and deliver strategies and action plans to drive continuous improvement. Inspire and engage colleagues at all levels, promoting awareness and ownership of sustainability initiatives. Analyse, audit and report performance to senior leaders and external partners. Build strong working relationships with key external stakeholders and ensure compliance with UK, EU and international regulations. Lead progress towards key ESG milestones, including Net Zero targets, energy efficiency and value creation. Implement environmental management systems and support initiatives such as waste reduction, conservation and renewable energy. Support sustainable procurement, supply chain evaluation and contractor monitoring. Lead on securing and maintaining ISO accreditations relevant to sustainability and social value. Advance social value objectives, including community engagement, workforce equality and supporting local economic growth. Manage and enhance the social value measurement platform (TOMs) and related reporting. Produce compelling social value content for tenders, bids and organisational reporting. Skills & Experience Experience with recognised sustainability/ESG frameworks such as SASB, SECR or the Social Value TOM System . Strong knowledge of environmental legislation and best practices. Experience advising managers on sustainability and social value matters. Excellent problem-solving capabilities with a proactive, solutions-focused approach. Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver presentations and lead projects effectively. Assured Safety Recruitment are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company operating across the UK. We recruit all roles in the Health and Safety industry including Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director, and HSE, HSEQ, SHEQ, QHSE, EHS positions. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 14 days if your application has been successful for the role. Wherever possible we do try to contact all of our applicants directly, however sometimes due to a large volume of applicants this isn t always possible. If you have not been contacted within 14 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities .
A progressive and people focused principal contractor is looking to appoint a HSEQ professional, either an experienced HSEQ Manager or a HSEQ Advisor seeking a step up, to support its continued growth across major facade remediation projects. With confirmed work secured into 2028, this is an opportunity to join a stable, cash rich business that continues to invest in its people, its technology, and the future of safer, better built environments. Head office is in Fareham, with projects across the UK. As such, this role will require nationwide travel Projects range in value up to £22 million and include complex schemes across residential towers, stadiums, commercial buildings, and public sector assets. The company has built strong, long-term partnerships with blue chip clients and is widely recognised for technical delivery on challenging sites. Targeting further growth into 2026, the company is scaling with purpose, having already exceeded £50 million turnover this year. Backed by a listed parent group with significant financial strength, they operate with a modern, entrepreneurial approach while maintaining strong family values and a culture of trust and development. HSEQ Manager Salary & Benefits Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Hybrid working available Pension scheme Company bonus scheme 4 years death in service cover Critical illness cover Team social events Company events and supportive social environment Comprehensive in house and external training and development Access to Udemy and other training platforms Charity fundraising days Modern office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower HSEQ Manager Overview Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of the company HSEQ strategy across multiple live projects Provide hands on support to project teams, visiting sites regularly nationwide to carry out inspections, audits, coaching and reviews Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and company procedures, with a strong focus on high-risk activities and working at height Maintain and develop management systems for health and safety, environmental and quality, including support for ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accreditations Prepare, review and approve risk assessments, method statements and project specific HSEQ documentation Lead incident and accident investigations, identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions Monitor HSEQ performance data, produce reports for senior management and support meaningful KPI setting and tracking Develop and deliver HSEQ training, inductions and toolbox talks to staff, supply chain and site operatives Work closely with Clients, Principal Designers, the supply chain and regulatory bodies to promote a positive safety culture and drive best practice Champion behavioural safety, wellbeing and a culture of continuous improvement across the business HSEQ Manager Requirements - Proven experience in a HSEQ, SHEQ or Health and Safety role within construction, ideally with exposure to complex envelope, refurbishment or multi storey projects - Suitable for an established HSEQ Manager, or a HSEQ Advisor looking to step into their first management position - NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent is essential, NEBOSH Diploma or working towards would be advantageous - Membership of IOSH or similar professional body, or actively working towards membership - Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and best practice site management - Experience of working with or maintaining ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems - Confident carrying out site inspections, audits and investigations, with the ability to influence and coach at all levels - Clear, pragmatic approach, able to balance legal compliance with practical, buildable solutions - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to challenge where necessary and build strong relationships with project teams and clients - Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake regular nationwide travel to sites across the UK Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
Jan 01, 2026
Full time
A progressive and people focused principal contractor is looking to appoint a HSEQ professional, either an experienced HSEQ Manager or a HSEQ Advisor seeking a step up, to support its continued growth across major facade remediation projects. With confirmed work secured into 2028, this is an opportunity to join a stable, cash rich business that continues to invest in its people, its technology, and the future of safer, better built environments. Head office is in Fareham, with projects across the UK. As such, this role will require nationwide travel Projects range in value up to £22 million and include complex schemes across residential towers, stadiums, commercial buildings, and public sector assets. The company has built strong, long-term partnerships with blue chip clients and is widely recognised for technical delivery on challenging sites. Targeting further growth into 2026, the company is scaling with purpose, having already exceeded £50 million turnover this year. Backed by a listed parent group with significant financial strength, they operate with a modern, entrepreneurial approach while maintaining strong family values and a culture of trust and development. HSEQ Manager Salary & Benefits Salary: £45,000 to £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience 25 to 30 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Hybrid working available Pension scheme Company bonus scheme 4 years death in service cover Critical illness cover Team social events Company events and supportive social environment Comprehensive in house and external training and development Access to Udemy and other training platforms Charity fundraising days Modern office facilities including stocked kitchen and shower HSEQ Manager Overview Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of the company HSEQ strategy across multiple live projects Provide hands on support to project teams, visiting sites regularly nationwide to carry out inspections, audits, coaching and reviews Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and company procedures, with a strong focus on high-risk activities and working at height Maintain and develop management systems for health and safety, environmental and quality, including support for ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 accreditations Prepare, review and approve risk assessments, method statements and project specific HSEQ documentation Lead incident and accident investigations, identify root causes and drive corrective and preventive actions Monitor HSEQ performance data, produce reports for senior management and support meaningful KPI setting and tracking Develop and deliver HSEQ training, inductions and toolbox talks to staff, supply chain and site operatives Work closely with Clients, Principal Designers, the supply chain and regulatory bodies to promote a positive safety culture and drive best practice Champion behavioural safety, wellbeing and a culture of continuous improvement across the business HSEQ Manager Requirements - Proven experience in a HSEQ, SHEQ or Health and Safety role within construction, ideally with exposure to complex envelope, refurbishment or multi storey projects - Suitable for an established HSEQ Manager, or a HSEQ Advisor looking to step into their first management position - NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent is essential, NEBOSH Diploma or working towards would be advantageous - Membership of IOSH or similar professional body, or actively working towards membership - Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, CDM regulations and best practice site management - Experience of working with or maintaining ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 management systems - Confident carrying out site inspections, audits and investigations, with the ability to influence and coach at all levels - Clear, pragmatic approach, able to balance legal compliance with practical, buildable solutions - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the credibility to challenge where necessary and build strong relationships with project teams and clients - Full UK driving licence and willingness to undertake regular nationwide travel to sites across the UK Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
