SHEQ Manager - Southampton

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider to the healthcare sector.

Job Description

The SHEQ Manager will provide Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality support to our client's multi-site national operation. Based remotely and reporting to the head of department, you will be responsible for maintaining ISO certification across the organisation, the completion of the annual internal and external audit programmes and driving overall improvement in SHEQ process outcomes. Further key responsibilities will include:

• To champion and lead on matters of Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental.
• To foster and promote a positive health and safety culture and drive health and safety performance across the Company.
• Advise on and coordinate the organisation's ISO processes, maintaining and improving the activities relating to Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality.
• To work alongside other members of the Governance Team in the identification and addressing of governance, risk, safety and training needs across the organisation.
• Document, maintain, supervise and coordinate Company Policies, procedures, Safe Systems of Work ensuring compliance to Standards and Legislation are met, including analysis of incidents, accidents, non-conformances and the identification of appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure all statutory and regulatory reports including RIDDOR, ESOS and SECR returns are completed fully and on time.
• Conduct regular service support visits to determine whether work is being carried out in line with relevant systems and statutory provisions.
• Develop and oversee control systems to prevent or deal with violations of legal guidelines and internal policies.
• Responsible for the co-ordination and preparation for External Audits.
• Delegate responsibility to the persons in charge of each section acting as a coach & mentor to ensure best practice for people and process in respect of compliance to ISO standards and other Legislative compliance.
• Undertake relevant work or product related Accident Investigations.
• To provide accurate and clear interpretation of SHEQ legislation and Standards to stakeholders.
• To conduct risk assessments & COSHH assessments.
• Support the Company in respect of tender bid preparations and contract bids.

The Successful Applicant

The successful SHEQ Manager will be willing to travel in order to support the national network of sites within our clients organisation and be able to demonstrate the following experience:

• Experience of working in a comparable role within a logistics operation.
• Knowledge of ISO Standards implementation and maintenance, internal auditing, regulatory compliance, COSHH & RIDDOR.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 experience or knowledge is desirable.
• An ability to manage workload, identifying and prioritising tasks.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• An appreciation of the need for discretion and confidentiality.
• Proven team player with the ability to use own initiative.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or above).
• Full driving licence.

• A competitive basic salary between £45,000 - £55,000 pa.
• A company car allowance
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave (+ Bank Holidays)
• The opportunity to work remotely, supporting a national network of sites.