SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality)

Location: Abbey Road HRRC, Park Royal, NW10 7TJ (Primary base)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 36 Hours

Salary: £54,713- £56,794

Minimum 3 days per week on WLWA operational sites (including unannounced visits), and 1 day per week at Head Office. Flexibility required for incidents or external inspections, with occasional evening or weekend work.

West London Waste Authority (WLWA) is seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to provide strategic coordination and professional leadership for all Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) matters across WLWA operations, including HRRCs, waste transfer stations, and corporate office functions. The role leads the coordination of health, safety, environmental and quality systems across WLWA, working with site teams, contractors, and internal colleagues to support legal compliance, staff training, audits, and digital assurance. This role promotes a safe and inclusive culture aligned with WLWA values.

• Lead the development and maintenance of a positive safety culture across all levels of the Authority, ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are never compromised
• Act as WLWA's Competent Person for SHEQ matters and formal point of contact for HSE, Environment Agency, and local regulators
• Lead the design and implementation of an integrated management system meeting ISO45001 (Health and Safety), ISO14001 (Environmental), and ISO9001 (Quality) standards
• Ensure all sites operate within Environment Agency Permits and Planning Permissions, managing inspections and regulatory liaison
• Oversee risk assessments, COSHH assessments, Safe Systems of Work (SSOW), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Use digital tools such as Work Wallet to manage audits, inspections, incident reporting, permits to work, and toolbox talks
• Conduct frequent, documented site tours to engage with staff, observe working practices, and reinforce safety expectations
• Lead WLWA's SHEQ audit programme and produce monthly SHEQ KPI reports for senior leadership

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 health & safety qualification
• Membership of IOSH (Graduate or Chartered) or equivalent
• WAMITAB Level 4 (or willingness to achieve)
• At least 3 years of SHEQ experience in a high-risk sector (waste management, heavy manufacturing, or construction)
• Proven experience in developing, implementing and maintaining ISO45001, 14001, and 9001 standards
• Deep understanding of Environmental Permitting regulations and Fire Prevention Plans
• Demonstrated experience dealing with the Environment Agency (EA) and HSE, including managing permit breaches or formal inspections
• Proficient in using data to identify High Potential incident trends and performing Root Cause Analysis
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with ability to liaise confidently with senior officers and external partners
• Full UK Driving License to travel between sites

• Certified training in ISO 45001, 14001 or 9001 systems
• Experience of working within Local Government or the Public Sector
• Deep understanding of the Waste Duty of Care
• Direct experience with Waste Transfer Stations (WTS) and Household Recycling and Reuse Centres (HRRC)

Permanent

36 Hours per week

Salary: £54,713- £56,794

Primary base: Abbey Road HRRC, Park Royal. Head Office engagement at West Drayton.

• 28 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - one of the best defined benefit schemes in the UK
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes, including:
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) lease scheme
  • Gym membership
  • Childcare vouchers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment focused on continuous improvement and sustainability