SHEQ Management Systems Manager – Upper Tier COMAH
Location: Runcorn
Salary: Up to £55,000
Working Pattern: Primarily On-Site
Type: Permanent
An established UK industrial manufacturing business is seeking a SHE Management Systems Manager to lead and develop Safety, Health, Environmental and Industrial Quality (SHEQ) management systems across its UK operations.
This is a site-based role focused primarily on the Rocksavage facility, with gradual integration of a second site. The position plays a critical role in ensuring ISO compliance, legal adherence, audit readiness and consistent SHEQ standards across the business.
The role reports into the UK SHE & Regulatory Manager and offers strong long-term growth potential within the SHE function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing and maintaining integrated ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
- Owning and delivering the internal audit programme
- Acting as the focal point for external audits (certification bodies, insurers and third parties)
- Monitoring UK SHE legislation and conducting horizon scanning for regulatory changes
- Managing corporate compliance software systems
- Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual SHEQ performance reports
- Analysing data relating to incident investigation, change management and audit effectiveness
- Supporting site initiatives including Safety Walks, training days and risk assessments
- Developing and updating SHEQ procedures and industrial quality documentation
- Ensuring consistent SHEQ standards across UK operations
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree or NVQ Level 6 in Health, Safety or Environmental Management
- NEBOSH qualification (essential)
- Lead Auditor trained (IRCA or equivalent preferred)
- Proven experience implementing and managing ISO-based SHE management systems
- Strong knowledge of UK SHE legislation and regulatory frameworks
- Experience within chemicals or COMAH environments (upper-tier preferred, lower-tier considered)
- Highly organised with strong analytical and reporting skills
- Confident communicator able to engage at all organisational levels
- Proactive, detail-oriented and capable of driving compliance initiatives