Hse Manager

Role Summary

The Temporary HSE Manager will be responsible for conducting a thorough review of current Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) practices, identifying gaps, and implementing practical improvements. The role focuses on strengthening compliance, standardising processes, and embedding a proactive safety culture across the organisation within a defined timeframe.

• Produce clear, practical HSE procedures, guidance, and operational documentation aligned to ISO standards and client expectations
• Deliver a prioritised HSE action plan with defined timescales, responsibilities, measurable outcomes, and supporting documentation
• Produce updated event reporting processes, reporting tools, risk controls, and safe systems of work documentation for business use
• Provide management with practical recommendations, documented outputs, and evidence of progress against agreed HSE objectives, ISO standards, and client expectations

• Develop and implement a structured HSE improvement plan with clear priorities
• Update and standardise procedures, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS)
• Introduce practical control measures to reduce operational risks
• Ensure corrective actions from audits and inspections are effectively closed out

• Promote a visible and proactive safety culture across all levels of the organisation
• Engage with management and operational teams to drive accountability for HSE
• Deliver toolbox talks, workshops, and coaching sessions to improve awareness and behaviours

• Ensure alignment with relevant legal requirements and internal policies
• Lead and strengthen event, incident, near miss, and unsafe condition reporting processes across the business
• Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of HSE KPIs and performance reporting systems
• Support preparation for external audits or client inspections

• Act as a key HSE advisor to management during the contract period
• Provide practical, solution-oriented guidance tailored to operational realities
• Support decision-making by identifying risks and recommending mitigation strategies

• HSE qualification - NEBOSH essential.
• Proven experience in reviewing and improving HSE management systems.
• Strong background in industry: e.g., marine, port operations - not essential but highly desirable.
• Experience with ISO management systems implementation or improvement.
• Demonstrated success in driving HSE improvements in operational environments.

• Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30 (can be flexible)
• 1 day working from home.