Management Systems Lead

Management Systems Lead

Reading (Must be commutable within 1 hour)

Hybrid working

Up to £70,000 + Car/ Allowance + Bonus + other excellent benefits

Shirley Parsons are delighted to be working with a leader in Infrastructure Management. They are seeking a skilled Management Systems Lead to drive the implementation and management of integrated health, safety, and quality management systems. This role is central to ensuring compliance with relevant standards, fostering operational excellence, and leading internal auditing processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and manage health, safety, and quality management systems aligned to ISO45001:2018 and ISO9001:2015, with potential expansion to include other standards.

• Develop and deliver standards, processes, and documentation aligned with organizational goals.

• Lead the internal audit program, ensuring a risk-based approach and competency of auditors.

• Oversee supplier audit programs and evaluate contractor compliance.

• Manage non-conformance processes and drive resolution through root cause analysis.

• Deliver effective monitoring, measurement, and reporting on system performance to leadership.

• Act as the point of contact for external certification bodies and manage third-party audit processes.

• Drive quality improvement initiatives and maintain systems aligned with organizational risk and performance.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Extensive knowledge of quality, health, safety, and environmental management systems.

• Proven experience in ISO standards implementation (ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001).

• Trained and experienced Lead Auditor.

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills to influence and drive continuous improvement.

• Experience in managing subcontractor operations and compliance.

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality results in a senior role within a large organization.

Desirable:

• Telecommunications industry experience.

• Advanced HSEQ qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).

• Familiarity with additional standards, such as ISO27001, ISO55001, or ISO22301.