Head of SHEQ
Location: West Midlands / Anglia
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
£60-65k + Car allowance
Assured Safety Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a growing multi-disciplinary organisation operating within high-risk sectors to recruit an experienced Head of SHEQ. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior SHEQ professional to play a key leadership role in shaping and driving the companys Safety, Health, Environment & Quality strategy across the business.
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and implementing SHEQ initiatives, ensuring compliance with ISO standards and UK legislation, leading operational safety performance, and embedding a strong culture of continuous improvement across multiple business units.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and develop the overall SHEQ strategy and culture across the organisation
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards and relevant UK legislation
* Oversee audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
* Drive environmental, sustainability, and ESG initiatives
* Lead, mentor, and develop SHEQ professionals across the business
* Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, and operational stakeholders
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent)
* Chartered IOSH or IEMA membership
* Senior SHEQ leadership experience within construction, utilities, highways, scaffolding, or similar high-risk environments
* Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation and ISO management systems
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation committed to safety, compliance, sustainability, and operational excellence.
Assured Safety Recruitment are a specialist Health and Safety recruitment company operating across the UK. We recruit all roles in the Health and Safety industry including Health and Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, Health and Safety Director, and HSE, HSEQ, SHEQ, QHSE, EHS positions. Once we have received your details, we will be in touch within 14 days if your application has been successful for the role. Wherever possible we do try to contact all of our applicants directly, however sometimes due to a large volume of applicants this isnt always possible. xsngvjr If you have not been contacted within 14 days of applying, unfortunately this means your application has not been successful, but we may keep your details on file for future opportunities.