Location: Inverness (with travel throughout the Highlands and Islands) Full-time | Permanent Reporting to: Director of People and Culture Purpose of the Role We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused HSQE Manager to lead on health and safety, quality, environmental compliance, and facilities management across the organisation. This is a key role that supports our ambition to build a safer, higher-performing, and more sustainable workplace – while ensuring our buildings and operational environments are maintained to a high standard. Working closely with the People team and operational leads, you’ll be instrumental in embedding compliance, promoting wellbeing, and ensuring safe, well-managed spaces across all sites Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Leadership Act as the competent person for health and safety across all sites. Provide advice, coaching and support to managers and teams to ensure a positive, proactive safety culture. Ensure the organisation remains compliant with UK H&S legislation, HSE guidance, and industry best practice. Facilities Management Oversee the safe and compliant management of all sites and facilities, including maintenance schedules, servicing, and inspections. Ensure statutory inspections and checks (e.g. fire alarms, water hygiene, electrical testing) are completed and documented. Manage relationships with external contractors and service providers for building-related works, ensuring value and compliance. Support planned and reactive maintenance, liaising with internal stakeholders to minimise disruption. Training, Development & Coaching Deliver engaging training sessions on health, safety, environmental awareness, and safe systems of work. Identify gaps in competence and work with managers to close these through structured development. Maintain accurate records of statutory and role-specific training. Quality & Environmental Compliance Maintain and improve ISO systems and Integrated Management Systems (IMS) across health, safety, quality, and environment. Conduct internal audits and inspections across HSQE and facilities functions. Promote sustainability and lead environmental improvement initiatives. Policy, Procedure & Risk Management Keep health and safety, environmental, and facilities policies up to date and aligned with legal requirements. Ensure risk assessments (including COSHH, DSE, fire, manual handling, and lone working) are carried out and regularly reviewed. Investigate incidents and near misses and implement effective corrective actions. Wellbeing & Engagement Actively promote wellbeing initiatives, including mental health awareness and access to support. Work with the People team to align health and safety efforts with broader engagement and culture initiatives. Provide visible leadership on site, through walkarounds, forums, and conversations. Reporting & Communication Report on HSQE and facilities performance, compliance levels, and key risks. Maintain accurate records and prepare documentation for insurers, regulators, and leadership. Communicate in a clear, supportive, and people-focused way with all levels of the organisation. Person Specification Essential NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent qualification). Facilities or premises management experience in a multi-site environment. Strong working knowledge of UK health, safety, environmental and facilities legislation. Experience managing or supporting ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 systems. Confident in auditing, contractor management, and delivering training. Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills. Desirable NEBOSH Diploma (or working towards). Mental Health First Aid or wellbeing training. Knowledge of sustainability best practices. Experience working within a People or HR-aligned function.