QHSE Manager

Job Description QHSE ManagerA well-established UK manufacturing business is looking to appoint a QSHE Manager to lead and develop a newly integrated QHSE function.This is a senior leadership role responsible for bringing Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental management together under one strategic function, helping the business strengthen its operational standards as it continues to grow its premium product offering.The position offers a strong balance of strategic leadership and hands-on improvement, where you will drive measurable progress in quality performance, supplier accountability, behavioural safety and environmental compliance.The OpportunityThis role offers the chance to take full ownership of the QHSE function within a stable and well-invested manufacturing business.You will work closely with the senior leadership team to develop the QHSE strategy, strengthen operational processes and build a proactive culture around quality and safety across the organisation.Key aspects of the role include:Leading and developing the integrated Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental strategyInfluencing operational improvement and supplier performanceBuilding a strong quality and safety culture across the manufacturing siteManaging and developing an experienced QHSE team of fiveActing as the senior point of contact for all QHSE matters across the businessThe BusinessThe company is a long-established UK manufacturer with a strong reputation for product quality and workforce stability.Following continued investment in new product ranges and growth in their contract manufacturing division, the business is now focused on strengthening its quality systems, supplier performance and operational standards to support the next phase of growth.Role ResponsibilitiesLead the development and implementation of the integrated QHSE strategyMaintain and improve ISO management systems including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001Drive effective root cause analysis and corrective action processes to reduce repeat issuesDevelop and track quality KPIs to support continuous improvement initiativesLead supplier quality management, including audits and performance improvementPromote behavioural safety and proactive hazard reporting across the workforceOversee risk assessments, safe systems of work and incident investigationsWork closely with production, logistics and commercial teams to resolve quality and safety issuesManage internal audit programmes and coordinate external certification auditsRequirementsStrong background in quality leadership within a manufacturing environmentExperience within product-based manufacturingProven track record of delivering continuous improvement initiativesExperience managing supplier quality and audit programmesNEBOSH General Certificate minimum (Diploma advantageous)ISO 9001 internal auditing experienceConfident communicator able to influence across all levels of the organisationBenefits25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)Flexible working with potential for occasional home workingPension with employer contributionGroup life assurance (4x salary)Private health support and wellbeing servicesCycle to work schemeEmployee benefits platformIf you are an experienced QHSE Manager looking to lead quality and safety strategy within a stable and growing manufacturing organisation, we would be keen to hear from you.

Created: 2026-03-20