Head of QHSE

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Derby
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£60,000 / year
CATEGORY
Management & Operations
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SKILLS

QHSE ISO 9001 ISO 14001 RISQS Internal Auditing Risk Assessment Continuous Improvement MS Office

FULL DESCRIPTION

Head of QHSE

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is excited to be supporting our client on this role.

Location: Derby

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum

Type: Permanent, On-site

Description of the role

  • To support the business with QHSE activities in accordance with customer requirements and company procedures
  • Responsible for Company's QHSE processes and procedures to ensure the Company maintains its accreditations (ISO9001-2015, ISO14001-2015, RISQS) and customer approvals.
  • Control the day-to-day operations including auditing, meetings, training and updating documents and records for all aspects of the systems.
  • Evaluate and analyse quality issues in production and introduce corrective and preventive actions.
  • Handle customer complaints including raising and coordination of NCR's including corrective and preventative actions.
  • Conduct internal audits and QHSE inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of systems and procedures and be able to identify and assist with implementing improvements.
  • Assist with the identification, generation and review of Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
  • Assist with supplier approval and management through audit and monitoring.
  • Liaise with Customers and Supply Chain, regarding QHSE matters, ensuring their expectations are met.
  • Assist with the preparation for any external audits (Customer / Regulatory)
  • Liaise with management and staff to ensure continued QHSE integration into core operations.
  • Monitor and ensure that all QHSE legislation is complied with and ensure a safe working environment.
  • Conduct Continuous Improvement processes to improve processes and procedures and prepare and update HSE statistical tracking and trending data.
  • Actively influence and motivate staff to ensure commitment to the overall QHSE system.
  • Monitor and advise on all QHSE matters, issues and concerns.
  • Responsible for management of and liaison with QHSE auditors to acquire/maintain Company's accreditations.
  • Manage and monitor emergency procedures, signage, PPE, COSHH control etc.
  • Maintain awareness of evolving industry QHSE regulations and best practice and how they could be applied to the Company's operations.

About you

  • Minimum 3 years of experience within QHSE
  • Ideally have a diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
  • Quality lead auditor
  • Professional membership with IOSH, CQI and IEMA
  • Knowledge of and ability to use management concepts and principles including goals setting, planning and execution.
  • Ability to adhere to Company policies, procedures, guidelines and work requirements.
  • Knowledge of HSE requirements & principles and the ability to recommend safe work practices.
  • A team player, with strong collaborative and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with people tactfully and effectively.
  • Have good IT skills, including MS Office
  • Hold a UK Driving License

How to Apply

If you're looking to join a business who put their customers at the heart of everything they do, and ensure they are offering the highest of standards then please apply today!

Contact Katie via email at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or use the online application form. Alternatively, request a call via the contact page.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is registered in England/Wales at Companies House. Company reg no is 11912746. Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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