HSE Director

This rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a persuasive and experienced Health and Safety professional to influence senior leadership and enhance safety performance across a rapidly expanding organisation. This pivotal role offers the chance to shape the company's strategic direction, while maintaining a hands-on presence to embed a culture of safety and sustainability. As the leader of HSE initiatives across the organisation, you will play a crucial role in driving and fostering an environment where health, safety, and environmental considerations are at the forefront.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the company's HSE strategy, policies, and procedures in alignment with company objectives.
2. Team Leadership & Development: Lead, motivate, and inspire the team, setting clear objectives. Review training needs for employees and contractors, providing necessary training in line with legislation and industry best practices.
3. Culture & Compliance: Promote a people-first safety culture, ensuring HSE practices are embedded in every aspect of the company's operations, and drive continuous improvement through safety initiatives.
4. Performance & Metrics: Ensure compliance with company HSE procedures and KPIs, and implement corrective actions or improvements as needed.
5. Risk Management & Accreditation: Implement risk management processes, and ensure ISO accreditations and IMS are maintained and continually improved.
6. Reporting & Governance: Lead incident investigations. Provide regular updates to the Board, delivering key HSE performance metrics and reports on risks, incidents, and mitigation strategies.
7. Representation: Act as the company's primary representative on all HSE standards, ensuring the business is recognized as an industry leader in HSE practices.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a senior HSE leadership role, ideally within Facilities Management, Property Maintenance, or Construction sectors.
• Recognised qualifications in Health, Safety, and Environmental Management (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, CMIOSH, IEMA), with in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, best practices, and industry standards.
• Extensive knowledge of ISO IMS and compliance frameworks.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels, driving cultural change and fostering buy-in for HSE initiatives.
• Experience managing large, geographically dispersed teams, ensuring consistent HSE standards across multiple locations.
• A passion for HSE and a proven track record of operational and cultural transformation.
• Salary between £62,000 - £70,000 per annum.
• Company Vehicle, Discounted Gym Memberships, Employee Assistance Programme, Employee Referral Scheme, Company Pension.

Antac is an Equal Opportunities Employer, actively encouraging applications from women and minority groups.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and cover note specifying the role to .

I have worked for Antac for 15 years and have watched it grow into a successful company. I enjoy working here and the challenges it presents.

Great company that cares about its staff.

Employee Quote:

All recruitment is managed centrally by our in-house Recruitment Team. We kindly request recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting or submitting CVs directly to our employees. Thank you for your cooperation.

Antac Support Services is a Facilities Management company supporting leading UK organisations and government departments. Employing over 450 staff across 8 UK offices, we are growing rapidly. Join us for a rewarding career in a company that values its employees and fosters a positive culture.