Job Description
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National HSE Manager
Hays Health & Safety are excited to be supporting a long‑established UK manufacturer operating across multiple sites to appoint an experienced National SHE Manager. This is a key leadership position responsible for shaping and driving the organisation’s HSE strategy across a nationwide operational footprint.Key Responsibilities
* Drive the organisation’s SHE vision and rollout consistent standards across all UK sites.
* Support and guide site leaders to strengthen safety, health and environmental performance.
* Keep the business compliant with all relevant UK regulations and industry standards.
* Lead risk‑based activities — inspections, investigations, audits — to reduce incidents and improve control.
* Manage and develop the national SHE team to ensure alignment and high performance.
* Work with ops and engineering teams to embed safe, efficient working practices.
* Act as the main contact for regulators, auditors and certification bodies.
* Use SHE data to spot trends, improve performance, and measure progress.
* Contribute to sustainability initiatives and environmental improvement projects.
About You A confident SHE leader with multi‑site experience, able to influence, engage and get results. You combine strategic thinking with practical delivery and know how to build a strong, positive safety culture.Essential Skills
* Proven SHE leadership within manufacturing or similar environments.
* Strong understanding of UK HSE legislation.
* Excellent communicator and influencer.
* Experience developing teams and driving culture change. xsngvjr
* UK driving licence + national travel capability.
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