Jobs in Appleford

HSE Manager

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HSE Manager to lead, develop, and continuously improve health, safety, and environmental systems within a dynamic organisation. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation, industry standards, and internal policies while driving a proactive safety culture across the business.

The successful candidate will oversee workplace inspections, employee training, incident investigations, and strategic HSE initiatives to support operational excellence and workforce wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain robust health, safety, and environmental policies, procedures, and management systems
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and hazard identification activities across operational areas
Lead regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews to ensure adherence to legal and organisational standards
Deliver engaging HSE training programs and toolbox talks to employees at all levels
Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, producing detailed reports and corrective action plans
Prepare and submit required HSE documentation and reports to senior management and regulatory bodies
Monitor changes in legislation and ensure business practices remain compliant with current health, safety, and environmental regulations
Recommend and implement continuous improvement strategies to minimise workplace risks and hazards
Provide expert guidance to managers and teams on HSE best practices
Coordinate emergency response procedures, drills, and crisis preparedness plans
Oversee safe waste disposal processes and the handling, storage, and control of hazardous substances
Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, audits, and training activities
Liaise with external inspectors, clients, and regulatory authorities during audits and compliance reviews
Champion a positive, company-wide culture of health, safety, and environmental awareness
Support the consistent application of company and client HSE policies across all sites

Candidate Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
NEBOSH General Certificate, NEBOSH National Diploma, or equivalent professional qualification
Proven experience within health, safety, and environmental roles, ideally in a supervisory or management capacity
Strong working knowledge of current HSE legislation, standards, and compliance requirements
Demonstrable expertise in risk assessment, hazard identification, and incident investigation
Experience designing and delivering effective HSE training programs
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong report-writing ability
High level of organisational skill, attention to detail, and problem-solving capability
Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software systems
Additional relevant health and safety certifications would be advantageous

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary package
Opportunity to lead and shape HSE strategy within a growing organisation
Professional development and career progression opportunities
Collaborative and safety-focused working environment

If you are a driven HSE professional looking to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation, we would welcome your application