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
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion
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.
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