HSEQ Manager - Leicester

​Job Title: HSEQ Manager
Location: Leicester
Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Reports To: Head of Operations
Direct Reports:
• H&S Officer
• Quality Engineer
• Quality Coordinator
• ESG Lead

Role Purpose

The HSEQ Manager will lead and shape the health, safety, environmental and quality strategies across the business. This position combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring compliance, continuous improvement and a strong safety culture throughout operations. The role is key in driving performance, maintaining regulatory standards and supporting ongoing improvements in customer quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Develop and deliver a long-term HSEQ strategy aligned with business objectives and compliance requirements

• Integrate HSEQ priorities into operational planning with senior leadership

• Lead the development and maintenance of management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001

Communication and Engagement

• Implement HSEQ communication plans including toolbox talks, management briefs and performance dashboards

• Deliver training, workshops and site engagement to build a proactive safety-first culture

Compliance and Risk Management

• Oversee regulatory compliance and ensure best practice is followed

• Lead risk assessments including general risk, manual handling, COSHH and fire

• Manage occupational hygiene assessments for noise, lighting, exposure and workplace conditions

Incident Management and Investigation

• Lead investigations into accidents, near misses and unsafe acts

• Produce root cause analysis and corrective action plans

Audits and Inspections

• Plan and conduct internal audits, inspections, fire drills and HSEQ reviews

• Prepare for external audits including certification and recertification

Regulatory and Major Hazard Management

• Monitor regulatory developments and advise on controls and improvements

• Maintain relationships with regulatory bodies

Training and Capability Building

• Work with HR to deliver induction and refresher HSEQ training

• Mentor and develop direct reports and wider HSEQ personnel

Sustainability and ESG

• Partner with the ESG Lead to support emissions reduction, waste initiatives and broader sustainability goals

• Contribute to ESG reporting and continuous improvement activity

Management and Reporting

• Define and monitor HSEQ KPIs and performance metrics for leadership review

• Support investment cases for HSEQ-related equipment, systems and training

Continuous Improvement

• Promote a data-driven approach to improvement

• Benchmark performance internally and externally to drive operational excellence

Skills and Experience

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma, NVQ Level 6 or equivalent

• Experience managing HSEQ systems including ISO standards

• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels

• Excellent project management and organisational capability

• Strong communication skills and confidence delivering training

• Able to perform in fast-paced and high-risk environments

Desirable

• Chartered status or working towards (e.g. CMIOSH)

• Experience in highly regulated technical sectors such as aerospace, marine or motorsport

• Lead auditor experience for ISO standards

Personal Attributes

• Strategic thinker with a proactive and hands-on approach

• High levels of integrity and accountability

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex information into actionable plans

• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams

Additional Expectations

• Uphold equality, diversity and inclusivity across the workforce

• Maintain confidentiality and act within delegated authority

• Support a clean, well-ordered and safe working environment

• Pursue ongoing professional development and maintain relevant qualifications

Remuneration and Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Pension and professional development support

• Additional benefits such as membership fees, bonus and allowances may apply