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
1. Develop, implement, and maintain robust health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and management systems
2. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard identification activities across operational areas
3. Lead regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to legal and organisational standards
4. Deliver engaging HSE training programs and toolbox talks to employees at all levels
5. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, producing detailed reports and corrective action plans
6. Prepare and submit required HSE documentation and reports to senior management and regulatory bodies
7. Monitor changes in legislation and ensure business practices remain compliant with current health, safety, and environmental regulations
8. Recommend and implement continuous improvement strategies to minimise workplace risks and hazards
9. Provide expert guidance to managers and teams on HSE best practices
10. Coordinate emergency response procedures, drills, and crisis preparedness plans
11. Oversee safe waste disposal processes and the handling, storage, and control of hazardous substances
12. Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, audits, and training activities
13. Liaise with external inspectors, clients, and regulatory authorities during audits and compliance reviews
14. Champion a positive, company-wide culture of health, safety, and environmental awareness
15. Support the consistent application of company and client HSE policies across all sites
Candidate Requirements
16. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
17. NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH National Diploma, or equivalent professional qualification
18. Proven experience within health, safety, and environmental roles, ideally in a supervisory or management capacity
19. Strong working knowledge of current HSE legislation, standards, and compliance requirements
20. Demonstrable expertise in risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation
21. Experience designing and delivering effective HSE training programs
22. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report-writing ability
23. High level of organisational skill, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
24. Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software systems
25. Additional relevant health and safety certifications would be advantageous
What’s on Offer
26. Competitive salary package
27. Opportunity to lead and shape HSE strategy within a growing organisation
28. Professional development and career progression opportunities
29. 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.