HSE Manager
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HSE Manager to lead, develop, and continuously improve health, safety, and environmental systems within a dynamic organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and internal policies while driving a proactive safety culture across the business. The successful candidate will oversee workplace inspections, employee training, incident investigations, and strategic HSE initiatives to support operational excellence and workforce wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain robust health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and management systems
* Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard identification activities across operational areas
* Lead regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to legal and organisational standards
* Deliver engaging HSE training programs and toolbox talks to employees at all levels
* Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, producing detailed reports and corrective action plans
* Prepare and submit required HSE documentation and reports to senior management and regulatory bodies
* Monitor changes in legislation and ensure business practices remain compliant with current health, safety, and environmental regulations
* Recommend and implement continuous improvement strategies to minimise workplace risks and hazards
* Provide expert guidance to managers and teams on HSE best practices
* Coordinate emergency response procedures, drills, and crisis preparedness plans
* Oversee safe waste disposal processes and the handling, storage, and control of hazardous substances
* Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, audits, and training activities
* Liaise with external inspectors, clients, and regulatory authorities during audits and compliance reviews
* Champion a positive, company-wide culture of health, safety, and environmental awareness
* Support the consistent application of company and client HSE policies across all sites
Candidate Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
* NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH National Diploma, or equivalent professional qualification
* Proven experience within health, safety, and environmental roles, ideally in a supervisory or management capacity
* Strong working knowledge of current HSE legislation, standards, and compliance requirements
* Demonstrable expertise in risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation
* Experience designing and delivering effective HSE training programs
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report‑writing ability
* High level of organisational skill, attention to detail, and problem‑solving capability
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software systems
* Additional relevant health and safety certifications would be advantageous
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary package
* Opportunity to lead and shape HSE strategy within a growing organisation
* Professional development and career progression opportunities
* Collaborative and safety‑focused working environment
If you are a driven HSE professional looking to make a significant impact within a forward‑thinking organisation, we would welcome your application.
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