HSE Manager

Competitive Salary + Package

Leicestershire

Lead HSE in FMCG food manufacturing. NEBOSH-qualified professionals wanted to drive safety, compliance and sustainability in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Are you a seasoned Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) professional eager to make a strategic impact within the fast-paced FMCG/ Food manufacturing sector? The HSE Manager role is an opportunity to join a market-leading business committed to operational excellence, sustainability and product integrity. In this role you’ll drive robust HSE systems, influence senior leadership decisions and ensure compliance with evolving regulations – all while supporting a culture that values innovation, employee wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

In this pivotal leadership position, you’ll provide expert direction and support across health, safety and environmental functions. Key responsibilities include planning, auditing and reviewing HSE activities to meet legal and customer standards, establishing and maintaining rigorous safety and environmental management systems aligned with ISO14001:2015, and ensuring site security and compliance with regulatory permits. You will work closely with management teams, emergency services, and external agencies to embed best practices and continuous improvement into daily operations.

You’ll also oversee HSE budgeting, training needs analysis, and performance reporting-driving business priorities with actionable insights. This role demands proactive, solutions-driven leadership, capable of navigating complex environments and representing the organisation with authority at senior levels.

We’re looking for an experienced HSE leader with:

• Proven experience in health, safety, and environmental management within FMCG or food manufacturing environments.
• NEBOSH Diploma qualification.
• Strong technical expertise in HSE standards, audits, risk assessments, and management systems implementation.
• Deep knowledge of legal requirements, ISO14001:2015 compliance, and industry best practices.
• Track record of delivering effective HSE training and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong organisational skills with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Team player who embraces company values and demonstrates passion for shaping a positive HSE culture

This role is ideally suited for professionals commuting from Leicestershire and neighbouring counties, including Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland, northern Warwickshire, and southern Lincolnshire

If you are a highly skilled HSE leader that is looking to advance your career and lead the way in health, safety, and environmental excellence to make a real difference then apply today with your CV or contact myself (Neal) directly to discuss further – If you would like to add a note to your application with why the role feels like a fit that would be a helpful but not essential.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position and that the employer is not open to candidates who are on Visa’s

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