Interim SHEQ Manager

SHEQ Manager

Application Deadline: 27 May 2026

Department: Health, Safety, Environment & Compliance

Employment Type: Temporary

Location: Bilsthorpe

Description

The SHEQ Manager is responsible for leading and continually improving the organisation's Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) arrangements across all UK operational sites.

The role provides assurance that SHEQ risks are effectively managed, legal and management system requirements are met, and SHEQ standards are consistently applied in practice. Working collaboratively with operational teams and specialist managers, the SHEQ Manager supports the safe, compliant and efficient delivery of the organisation's activities and promotes a strong, proactive SHEQ culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and competent advice on all SHEQ matters across the business.
• Lead the development, implementation and continual improvement of SHEQ policies, procedures and management systems.
• Provide assurance that legal, regulatory and management system requirements are understood and complied with in practice.
• Support and oversee effective risk management, including risk assessments, safe systems of work and high risk activity controls.
• Lead and support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses and environmental events, ensuring learning and corrective actions are embedded.
• Plan, deliver and oversee internal audits, inspections and assurance activities, and support external audits and inspections.
• Monitor SHEQ performance, analyse trends and report key risks and performance information to senior management.
• Oversee SHEQ training, induction, toolbox talks and competency arrangements to ensure workforce and contractor competence.
• Line manage SHEQ team members and work collaboratively with operational, technical and specialist managers to embed SHEQ requirements across the organisation.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential

• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
• Significant experience in a SHEQ management role within a high risk or operational environment (e.g. waste, logistics, industrial, manufacturing).
• Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety and environmental legislation.
• Experience managing ISO management systems and audit programmes.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and produce clear, defensible reports.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• NEBOSH Diploma and environmental qualification.
• Previous waste industry experience

Behaviours and Personal Attributes

• High level of professional integrity and attention to detail.
• Confident, resilient and able to challenge constructively.
• Organised and methodical with strong evidence management skills.
• Pragmatic and solutions-focused, balancing compliance with operational reality.
• Comfortable working autonomously across multiple sites and priorities.

Benefits

• A competitive salary in a growing company committed to our people.
• A competitive holiday allowance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifestyle & Leisure Discounts: Discounts for gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and many more
• Employee Life Insurance.
• Bike2Work scheme.
• Free on site parking.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme