Health, Safety & Environment Manager (Marine)

Head of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)

We are seeking for our client a well known luxury Yacht brand, an experienced and proactive Head of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) to lead the HSE function across all UK and international sites. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional eager to make a significant impact and grow within the marine industry, with a clear pathway for progression into a senior leadership position.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a positive safety culture across the organization. If you are passionate about driving HSE excellence and thrive in a fast paced, complex environment, we encourage you to apply.

• Serve as the single point of reference for all HSE matters, providing competent advice to managers and employees in line with statutory requirements and company policies.
• Lead and develop the HSE team, ensuring high performance and continuous professional growth.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environment strategy across all sites.
• Maintain a robust and sustainable HSE management system aligned with industry standards.
• Advise the senior management team on HSE compliance and regulatory matters, and chair meetings with operational teams to uphold exceptional HSE standards.
• Build strong relationships with operational teams to proactively address compliance challenges and provide effective solutions.
• Ensure all HSE policies and procedures are up to date and effectively communicated.
• Maintain a HSE risk register and understand the role of insurance in risk management.
• Oversee critical working practices, including processes for major events, ensuring compliance by employees and contractors.
• Develop and execute the annual HSE training plan, identifying development needs and delivering training across the organization.
• Manage the HSE budget and oversee data collection, record keeping, and reporting for committee meetings.
• Investigate and document accidents and incidents, implementing remedial actions and lessons learned.
• Manage external HSE consultants and suppliers to ensure comprehensive service provision.
• Stay updated on relevant HSE legislation and communicate changes to the organization as needed.

• Strong understanding of Health and Safety legislation within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ISO14001/45001 standards.
• Familiarity with yacht production or similar large scale manufacturing processes is desirable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong presentation skills, including preparation and delivery to diverse audiences.
• Excellent planning, organizing, and prioritizing abilities.
• Strong written communication skills.

• Proven experience in an HSE management or partnering role within production/manufacturing, preferably in the marine industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead management teams on HSE compliance and best practices.
• Experience conducting audits, creating action plans, and delivering training.
• Knowledge of UK RIDDOR and equivalent EU regulations.
• Experience managing third party suppliers and overseeing occupational health surveillance.
• Desirable experience in HAVS and COSHH management.

• Self starter with a proactive and results driven attitude.
• Pragmatic and practical approach to problem solving.
• Approachable and personable, with strong influencing skills.
• Detail oriented and health and well being focused.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, complex environment.
• Flexible, adaptable, and a strong team player.

• Willingness to travel to other UK and international sites as required.
• Valid right to work status in the UK.

Contact for more information - Suzie - or Jo -