Head of Health, Safety, Environment, Compliance and Facilities
Location: BD4 6HN
Division: Supply Chain
Contract Type: Permanent - Salaried
This is more than a safety role. It’s a leadership opportunity to shape how Hallmark protects its people, places and reputation. We’re looking for a strategic, values-led leader to take ownership of Health, Safety, Environment, Compliance and Facilities across our UK sites. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders and lead key areas of responsibility to embed a culture of safety, sustainability and ethical practice that supports our brand and enables operational excellence.
If you’ve seen similar roles before, this one goes further. It’s broader, more senior, and comes with the autonomy to make a real impact.
What you’ll be doing
Lead the strategy for HSE, compliance and facilities, aligned to legal requirements and business goals.
Own all aspects of health & safety across our UK sites — from colleague wellbeing and training to COSHH, risk assessments, reporting and audits.
Own environmental management, supporting sustainability data and reporting and responsibility for site level reporting eg ESOS, SECR, M2030 for M&S
Act as our senior point of accountability for audits, certifications, risk management and regulatory relationships.
Set clear priorities and direction across facilities, engineering and compliance, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery.
Influence senior leaders to embed a proactive safety and compliance culture.
Stay ahead of legislation and trends, ensuring Hallmark remains compliant and competitive.
Represent Hallmark externally with regulators, auditors and industry bodies.
Champion safe, inclusive working environments that support wellbeing and engagement.
Support training and communication to build a safety-first mindset across the business.
Act as escalation point for complex incidents, investigations and regulatory issues.
What you’ll bring
NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) – essential
Chartered IOSH membership (or working towards) – essential
IEMA (or equivalent) environmental qualification – essential
ISO Lead Auditor – desirable
Facilities management experience – desirable
Strong working knowledge of ISO standards (14001, 45001, FSC, SEDEX) – essential
Experience in audit, compliance and ethical sourcing, corporate social responsibility and licensing compliance – essential
Knowledge of European HSE legislation – desirable
Your experience
Leading HSE and compliance across multi-site operations, including multiple discipled teams
Managing audits, certifications and regulatory relationships
Working in manufacturing, logistics or distribution (FMCG experience a bonus)
Integrating HSE into business planning and change programmes
Your style
Strategic thinker with strong senior influence
Clear communicator and inspiring leader
Analytical, proactive and collaborative
Comfortable with ambiguity and driving change
Willing to travel (UK and potentially Europe)
This is a high-impact role with visibility, autonomy and the chance to shape how we work.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and bring your expertise to a business that values safety, sustainability and ethical practice — we’d love to hear from you!
Based at our Dawson Lane site in Bradford, close to key motorway links you’ll be able to take advantage of:
Competitive salary
Car allowance
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Annual bonus scheme
Private healthcare
Pension benefit
Flexible working opportunities including working from home opportunities
Free onsite parking for when you are in the office
A variety of other cultural and lifestyle benefits, aimed at promoting a positive work/life balance
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