Group HSE Manager. Education & Training

Job Title:
Group HSE Manager

Location:
East Yorkshire

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + Pension + Life Assurance + Other perks

Consortium Professional Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit a Group HSE Manager. This is a strategic and operational leadership role, delivering HSE improvements across a multi‑site organisation within the manufacturing sector.

Our client is a respected manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability. With multiple UK sites and a long‑standing presence in their sector, they offer a dynamic, values‑led environment where continuous improvement and people development are prioritised.

As a Group HSE Manager you will play a key role in:

• Leading the development and implementation of health, safety and environmental standards across all UK sites
• Driving full compliance with HSE legislation, internal standards and Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) requirements
• Developing and managing the HSE team, embedding a collaborative and proactive culture
• Conducting internal audits, overseeing risk assessments and implementing safe systems of work in coordination with operational teams
• Acting as the subject matter expert to senior leadership on HSE matters, identifying risks, reporting RIDDOR incidents and leading investigations
• Identifying and coordinating all necessary training and certification, supporting continuous learning and capability across teams
• Ensuring new starters, contractors and site visitors are fully inducted and compliant, issuing permits to work and reviewing contractor documentation
• Providing hands‑on support and coaching to operational teams to embed a proactive approach to health, safety and environmental management
• Monitoring and maintaining environmental records, ensuring site compliance with permits and supporting sustainability initiatives
• Your work will directly contribute to building a safer, more sustainable working environment for every employee and contractor.

We are looking for someone who can bring:

• At least 3 years experience in an HSE Manager role, ideally across multi‑site manufacturing environments
• Proven experience leading a team and managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Excellent knowledge of UK HSE legislation, with practical application across operations
• A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent recognised qualification in occupational health and safety
• A passion for training and a track record of coaching, training and mentoring
• Strong organisational, communication and influencing skills
• Desirable:
  Train‑the‑Trainer qualification and/or Certificate in Environmental Management

This is a real opportunity to influence lasting change. As Group HSE Manager, you will be the driving force behind a proactive safety culture, where your expertise will directly shape operational behaviours and attitudes towards health, safety and the environment.

You’ll have the platform and support to:

• Lead the introduction and implementation of a new HSE management system across all sites
• Embed best‑practice standards that go beyond compliance and focus on prevention and accountability
• Create consistent, scalable processes and training to support workforce engagement and long‑term cultural change
• Influence senior leaders and stakeholders to champion safety at every level
• Build a strong, future‑focused HSE function that evolves with the business

This exciting Group HSE Manager opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached.