Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is looking for a skilled and experienced candidate to take on the important role of Health, Safety and Environmental Management (HSE) Manager, based in Staines-upon-Thames.  

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Recent practical experience working with current HSE management practices in the workplace.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments and investigations.
• A NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety and/or an IEMA foundation course in Environmental Management or equivalent.
• Experience working with, and knowledge of, ISO/IEC 45001.

You will also be:

• A team player who meets challenges with a pragmatic and resilient approach.
• A critical thinker and an engaging communicator, able to reach a wide cross-section of people to promote safe and new ways of working.

The Role

This is an important role within UKAS, ensuring that a positive health and safety culture is instilled companywide. You will also be communicating with both our office and field-based teams on best practices across several policy and risk management areas.

The HSE Manager role involves:

• Collaborating with stakeholders across the company to deliver the Health & Safety Policy including managing the approach to risk assessment and controls.
• Providing technical advice and support to colleagues in resolving HSE management issues.
• Managing the HSE staff and contractors awareness and training programme.
• Carrying out HSE internal audits and investigations to identify and implement appropriate corrective actions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver the Environmental, Social and Governance Policy including developing an energy and environmental plan for delivering net-carbon neutrality by 2030.

The position is based at UKAS’s head office in Staines-upon-Thames, with the option of hybrid and/or part time working

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging

UKAS is proud to be the United Kingdom’s sole Accreditation Body. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. UKAS is committed to promoting a culture of belonging and values the differences and uniqueness that everyone brings to the organisation.

We welcome candidates across all types of backgrounds, circumstances, and identities to support our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments.

UKAS HSE Manager - Job Description