At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead quality, safety, and environmental management systems to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Company: Established engineering and technical services organisation with a focus on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to sustainability and corporate social responsibility.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by promoting safety and quality across the organisation.
- Qualifications: NEBOSH General Certificate and experience in QHSE/QSEC management roles.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
An established engineering and technical services organisation is seeking an experienced QSEC Manager to develop, implement and maintain its Quality, Safety, Environmental and Compliance management systems. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role is responsible for ensuring compliance with ISO standards, UK legislation and industry best practice, while promoting a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence across the business. The successful candidate will also provide leadership to the Compliance function and support wider corporate governance initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Management
- Develop and maintain the ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
- Lead internal audits and coordinate external certification audits.
- Ensure effective document control and procedural compliance.
- Monitor quality KPIs and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Investigate non-conformances and carry out root cause analysis.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across operational teams.
- Maintain structured document review and approval processes.
- Provide guidance on procedural documentation standards.
- Health & Safety Management
- Develop and maintain the ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System.
- Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and associated legislation.
- Lead risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, implementing corrective actions.
- Deliver health and safety training and toolbox talks.
- Act as the competent health and safety advisor.
- Conduct regular site safety audits.
- Monitor contractor compliance with company safety standards.
- Produce management reports on safety performance.
- Support the development of RAMS and Construction Phase Plans where required.
- Manage the full incident reporting and investigation process.
- Carry out trend analysis and communicate lessons learned across the business.
- Environmental Management
- Develop and maintain the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (where applicable).
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation.
- Monitor environmental performance including waste, emissions and resource usage.
- Promote sustainability and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
- Support the delivery of social value commitments.
- Compliance & Governance
- Maintain and develop the company's Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Ensure compliance with legal, contractual and industry requirements.
- Keep company policies updated in line with legislative changes.
- Conduct compliance reviews and business risk assessments.
- Report compliance performance to senior leadership.
- Coordinate external regulatory audits.
- Support subcontractor compliance and supplier audits.
- Assist with industry accreditations, regulatory submissions and governance requirements.
- Support GDPR compliance and wider business governance activities.
- Training & Competency
- Oversee technical training programmes and competency frameworks.
- Ensure employees and contractors maintain required qualifications and certifications.
- Monitor completion of mandatory training.
- Support skills matrices and competency development.
- Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Promote a positive QSEC culture throughout the organisation.
- Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees.
- Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce risk and improve operational performance.
- Prepare senior management reports on QSEC performance.
- Build strong relationships across operational and commercial teams.
Key Performance Indicators
- Successful ISO audit outcomes.
- Reduction in accident and incident rates.
- Timely completion of corrective actions.
- High document control compliance.
- Effective governance of the Integrated Management System.
- Reduction in quality non-conformances.
- Continuous improvement in environmental performance.
Essential Skills & Experience
- NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum).
- Strong knowledge of UK health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Proven experience in a QHSE/QSEC management role.
- Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001.
- Experience managing document control systems.
- Experience leading audit programmes and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Key Stakeholders
- Internal: Senior Leadership Team, Compliance function, Operations and Engineering teams, HR, Facilities, Fleet and Project teams.
- External: Regulatory bodies, Certification auditors, Contractors and suppliers, Clients and customers where applicable.
Compliance/H&S Manager in Kent employer: OH Sourcing Ltd
Join a leading UK manufacturer in South West England, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the Health & Safety strategy within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and values employee engagement, offering robust growth opportunities and the chance to influence senior stakeholders while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. With a commitment to a positive safety culture, this is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their field.
